Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area
Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area at 224 County Road 8 in Picton, ON is home to a steep escarpment overlooking the Town of Picton.
Explore Macaulay Mountain
This area contains over 7 km of trails including a walkway and Birdhouse City.
Take a virtual tour with our guided hike story map.
Things to look for:
Trail Guide
Beginner Trails - 0.7 km
- Relatively even terrain
- Wide trail
Intermediate Trails - 2 km
- Some elevation gain
- Some steep sections
- Uneven terrain
Advanced Trails - 4.9 km
- Elevation gain
- Several long, steep sections
- Rough terrain with muddy sections
- Seasonal wet/water crossings
- Narrow trail
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Things to keep in mind during your visit |
When visiting Quinte Conservation's areas, please make sure to:
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Cross-country trails and motorized vehicles |
The cross-country skiing trails are not groomed and motorized vehicles are not permitted outside of designated parking areas. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Trail map
View the trail map for Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area.
A smartphone enabled trail map is also available via the free app Avenza Maps.
Parking
You must pay to park at this conservation area. There is a daily parking pass that you can use between areas. A daily pass is valid on the day of purchase between 6 am - 8 pm. Yearly parking passes are also available. Visit our parking page to learn more.
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