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A managed deer hunt will be in progress at Plainsboro Preserve during the 2020-2021 hunting season. The Preserve will be open to the general public and bow hunters simultaneously on select days from September through February. Hunting will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and several Saturdays throughout the hunting season; no hunting will take place on Sundays, Thursdays, or Fridays. Geocachers are advised to enjoy the Preserve only on days that are not designated as hunting days. The following is a list of hunting days for the 2020-2021 hunting season:
- November 21, 23, 24, 25, 30
- December 1, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30
- January 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30
- February 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13
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This cache is one of nine traditional caches necessary to find The Golden Cache. To find The Golden Cache you will need to bring a camera with a large display (e.g., a smartphone) with you when finding the nine traditional caches. Please see The Golden Cache cache entry for full information before starting your quest!
The White Trail at Plainsboro Preserve
Running along the southern and southwestern coasts of Lake McCormack, the White Trail — represented by the white line on the trail map below — is home to many birds and small animals. Keep an eye open for the Purple Martin house-gourds lining the trail; these colorful birds feed on all kinds of insects and can often be seen making lightning-quick changes in direction and altitude as they hunt their prey. Between the trail and the lake you can also find evidence of our local beaver population; look for the characteristic chewing marks near the tree bases, tapering to a point on the many fallen trees.
The White Trail is the second-longest trail in Plainsboro Preserve (.7 mile/1.1 kilometers) and due to its wide, clear pathway and nearly nonexistent level changes it's exceptionally easy for everyone to discover. Unique amongst the trails at Plainsboro Preserve, the White Trail is also accessible to most strollers and wheelchairs. The trail also provides access to nearly all of the other trails at Plainsboro Preserve. Take a break at the lakefront bench and enjoy the spectacular view along the southern edge of Lake McCormack, or let the children look for (but don't touch!) tadpoles and fish at the Devil's Brook inlet.
Don't forget to pick up a trail map inside the Nature Center before you start your adventure!
The White Trail at a Glance
- ENVIRONMENT: Lakeside
- TRAIL LENGTH: .7 mile/1.1 kilometers
- TRAILHEADS: Eastern end just south of the Nature Center, western end at the junction of Maggie's Trail, Blue Trail, and Blue Shortcut
- HIDDEN TREASURES: Abandoned mining equipment, birdhouses, beaver chews, lakeside views.
About This Cache
You're looking for a camouflaged 30 caliber ammo can in a child-accessible place. Inside you'll find a log book kit, a fact card, and some kid-friendly trinkets for trading. At launch, each of the ten caches contain a limited number of themed trinkets to commemorate the new geotrail. Be one of the few to collect them all!
For the enjoyment of the Preserve and the protection of the habitat and wildlife, the following are not permitted in Plainsboro Preserve:
- Smoking (including electronic devices).
- Littering.
- Picnicking, fires, camping, or woodcutting.
- Drugs or alcoholic beverages.
- Bicycles, skateboards, or other vehicles on the trails.
- Fishing, hunting, or trapping.
- Pets and horses.
- Picking, cutting, removing, collecting, or otherwise harming any plants or animals.
- Digging holes or other forms of "landscaping".
- Swimming or boating.
- Feeding the wildlife.
- Agricultural and developed areas are off-limits.
Special thanks to JessicasDaddy for creating and maintaining the current Plainsboro Preserve geotrail.