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 a walkway and Birdhouse City.
Take a virtual tour with our guided hike story map.
Trail map
View trail map for Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area.
Things to look for
Activities
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife photography
- Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
- Birding
- Passive Biking
- Passive Biking is recognized by Quinte Conservation as the activity in which individuals on bicycles traverse designated trails outlined by the Authority at a leisurely pace that would not pose a danger to trail users or wildlife, and would have minimal environmental impact.
Amenities
- Parking lot
- Picnic shelter
Parking through PayByPhone
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 sunrise and sunset. Yearly parking passes are also available. Visit our parking page to learn more.
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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