April 1, 2025 - Temporarily closed for hazard cleanup due to recent ice storm

O'Hara Mill Conservation Area and Pioneer Homestead at 638 Mill Road, Madoc ON will transport visitors back in time to the mid-1800s.

Explore O'Hara Mill

 At O'Hara Mill, discover 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 O'Hara Volunteers Association.

For more information on the trails, events or operating hours of the homestead, visit O'HaraMill.ca.

Things to look for:

  • Covered bridge
  • Sawmill
  • Visitor Centre
  • Museum

Trail Guide

Beginner Trails - 0.2 km

  • Relatively even terrain
  • Wide trail

Advanced Trails - 5 km

  • Elevation gain
  • Several long, steep sections
  • Rough terrain with muddy sections
  • Seasonal wet/water crossings
  • Narrow trail
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
  • Education and events
Amenities 
  • Parking lot
  • Portable washroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Visitors Centre
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
O'Hara Mill CA Trail Map
Trail Map
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O'Hara Mill CA Avenza Mobile Maps webpage
Avenza Mobile Maps
Learn more

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. 

See an issue?

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