Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area at 224 County Road 8 in Picton, ON is home to a steep escarpment overlooking the Town of Picton. This area contains over 7 km of trails including Whattams Memorial Walkway and Birdhouse City.
Take a virtual tour with our guided hike story map.
View trail map for Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area.
Things to look for
- Birdhouse City
- Adopt a birdhouse
Activities
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife photography
- Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
- Birding
Amenities
- Parking lot
- Portable washroom
- Picnic shelter
Parking
You must pay to park at this wildlife area. There is a daily parking pass that you can use between areas. A daily pass is valid on the day of purchase between sunrise and sunset. You can buy a daily parking pass through the Mackay Pay app.
Yearly parking passes give you access to all of our areas with paid parking. To buy a yearly pass, call the office during our regular operating hours.
See an issue?
Help us keep our outdoor spaces clean and our wildlife safe! Please report a non-emergency issue or a concern by contacting our office.
Things to keep in mind during your visit
When visiting Quinte Conservation's areas, please make sure to:
- Keep your pets leashed and clean up after them at all times
- Stay on marked trails
- Take everything with you, including your pet's waste – there are no garbage bins
- Never remove natural items
Please note:
- Overnight camping is not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- Campfires are not allowed
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:
- All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes
- Motorized or electric bikes
- Snowmobiles
- Cars and SUVs
- Motorized aerial devices such as drones