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Maggie's Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Maggie's Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Maggie's Trail
Maggie's trail is within the Plainsboro Preserve in Cranbury, NJ. You can follow the Blue Trail to get to it. In Summer and Fall there are a lot of mosquitoes so please be suitable equipped. DEET based insect repellents barely work here.
I would say this is my favorite trail I've hiked so far in New Jersey. The most beautiful lakeside hide with tons of wildlife and foliage. Super zen and peaceful and I felt very at ease once I hit Maggie's Point and the end of the trail. There is a stone bench to sit on with a 360 lake view.
Lovely trail around the lake, make sure to go to the peninsula at the end
Trail conditions & character
“As you do down Maggie's Trail you are treated to some fantastic views of the McCormack lake.”
Plan your run at Maggie's Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
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