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Cup and Saucer Trail

Moderate

4.7

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196

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Cup and Saucer Trail

02:23

8.92km

100m

Hiking

The 9-kilometre (5.5-mi) Cup and Saucer Trail is wonderfully calm and beautiful, despite being one of the most popular hiking trails in Ontario. The two different rock formations that can be observed in the dramatic cliffs (hence the name ‘cup and saucer’) date from the Silurian Period, around 400 million…

by Destination Canada

Last updated: October 25, 2024

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After 1.43 km for 56 m

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Parking

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2.16 km

View of the North Channel

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The first of four official viewpoints offers a wonderful view to the northwest, an absolute must!

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2.41 km

Viewpoint 2 at the Cliff Overhangs

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After the climb you will be rewarded with a great view on the spectacular rock overhangs. Here is the view to the northeast.

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3.76 km

Cliff Trail with Forest and Lake View

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There are hardly any hikers on the southern part of the trail, so you can enjoy the great cliffs undisturbed.

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8.92 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.89 km

< 100 m

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8.85 km

< 100 m

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June 29, 2023,Cup and Saucer Trail

Very worthwhile tour. Stunning views over Manitoulin Island. Hiking shoes an absolute must. In my opinion, not suitable for children under 6 years of age, better from 10 years of age. Many columns and stones. There are 3 different lengths. The Adventure Trail is dangerous and should only be taken by experienced hikers/climbers. Most of the trails are beautiful forest …

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October 1, 2021,Wanderung 01.10.2021 16:04

Picture no. 6 is a chewing gum tree, everyone sticks his chewing gum to it and doesn't spit it around. I found a good idea.

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May 21, 2026,🇨🇦 ON Manitoulin Island: The Cup and Saucer Trail - South Loop

In the early afternoon, we drive from Mindemoya Lake, where we are staying overnight, on Highway 551 and from M'Chigeeng on Highway 540 to the generously sized parking lot for the Michigiwadinong Cup and Saucer Trail.
The circular hike offers breathtaking views over the island with its colorful forests and numerous small lakes. We walk for several kilometers on the …

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August 21, 2024

The 9-kilometre (5.5-mi) Cup and Saucer Trail is wonderfully calm and beautiful, despite being one of the most popular hiking trails in Ontario. The two different rock formations that can be observed in the dramatic cliffs (hence the name ‘cup and saucer’) date from the Silurian Period, around 400 million

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