Maggie's Trail

The Plainsboro Preserve White Trail offers an easy hiking experience, perfect for a relaxed outing. You will wander through diverse landscapes, transitioning from dense beech woods to open fields, with splendid views of the 50-acre McCormack Lake. This route covers 2.1 miles (3.4 km) with a minimal elevation gain of just 13 feet (4 metres), and you can comfortably complete it in about 50 minutes.

To begin your hike, head directly to the parking lot and education center at Plainsboro Preserve, where the trail starts. This convenient access makes planning your visit straightforward, whether you are coming for a quick walk or a longer exploration. Interpretive plaques are placed along the path, providing interesting details about the preserve as you go.

As you explore, keep an eye out for various waterfowl like Canada Geese and Mergansers on McCormack Lake, and if you visit in late summer or early fall, you might spot wildflowers such as orchids. The trail also connects to Maggie's Trail, which leads you onto a peninsula into the lake, offering benches where you can pause and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.