O'Hara Mill Conservation Area and Pioneer Homestead at 638 Mill Road, Madoc ON will transport visitors back in time to the mid-1800s where they can see lovingly preserved pioneer era buildings like a blacksmith shop, carriage house, and one-room schoolhouse, as well as the original O'Hara family home, which is now a museum. This area is cared for by the Friends of O'Hara Mill Volunteer Association. For more information on the trails, events or operating hours of the homestead, visit O'HaraMill.ca.

Trail map

View the trail map for O'Hara Mill Conservation Area and Pioneer Homestead.

A smartphone enabled trail map is also available via the free app Avenza Maps. Once the map is downloaded, you can track your location on the trails without the use of mobile data. Instructions for use are as follows:

  • Install Avenza Maps onto your smartphone (available on iOS and Android).
  • Tap the + button on the bottom right of the "My Maps" page, then select "download or import a map".
  • Tap the QR icon on the top right and scan QR code provided below.
  • Alternatively, you can search for the Conservation Area in the keyword bar of the app's "Store" page.
  • Tap the "Free" button on the map's page, then confirm the download.
  • Use the map offline at the area, ensuring that location services are turned on.
Avenza Maps  Map QR Code 

Things to look for

  • Covered bridge
  • Sawmill
  • Visitor Centre
  • Museum

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
  • Education and events

Amenities

  • Parking lot
  • Portable washroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Visitors Centre

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. 

See an issue?

Help us keep our outdoor spaces clean and our wildlife safe! Please report a non-emergency issue or a concern.

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