Judith and David Rimple Loop-Back Mountain Trail System

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The Judith and David Rimple Loop is located in Dallas and is, or will be, a part of the Back Mountain Trail system which will one day link the Wyoming Valley to Harveys Lake, and possibly even Ricketts Glen State Park.  The Rimple Loop is about a half mile and ideal for kids or older persons.  It is a wide gravel path with gradual inclines and some impressive wooden bridges. Most of the trail is also ideal for strollers.

From the parking area and kiosk, located at 41.332405, -75.948960, follow the trail as it descends with views of a pond.  Enter the woods and enjoy the diverse forests with pine, tamarack, spruce, and oaks.  Some of the trees are very large.  The forests are quite scenic.  Cross a small stream and some wetlands over large bridges as the trail continues to meander through the woods with a slight incline.  Pass near a wetland with cattails and reach some steps, which is at No. 22 on the map above.  From the steps, the trail crosses a yard and follows the street back to the parking area.  I think it is best to simply retrace your steps.  

Kids will enjoy the forests, bridges, streams, and wetlands.  There is much to explore and the Rimple Loop is an ideal way for people to enjoy the outdoors along an easy and accessible path.  

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I hiked the new Rimple Loop Trail for the first time, I was impressed. Easy hike that's great for kids. Diverse forests, big trees, a pond and wetland. There were also several impressive bridges. It will be a part of the Back Mountain Trail, which is planned to connect Ricketts Glen to Wilkes Barre.

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Rimple Loop Trail. A short, beautiful hike. It's great to see communities across PA embracing trails.

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Beautiful forests along the Rimple Loop Trail.

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Rimple Loop Trail, part of the Back Mountain Trail system.

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