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Cup and Saucer Trail
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8.92km
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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 years ago.
The hike leads through mixed deciduous forests with incredible views of Manitoulin Island and Lake Huron. Manitoulin has over 10,000 inhabitants, more than a third of whom are members of the Anishinaabe First Nations peoples. Manitoulin Island is believed to be a spiritual place, and the trail has held significance to Indigenous people for thousands of years.
If you are looking for a bit more of a challenge you can take the Adventure Trail, a 500-metre (0.3-mi) section featuring ladders and narrow paths through dense forest. The trail is particularly beautiful in autumn.
Last updated: October 25, 2024
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View of the North Channel
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Cliff Trail with Forest and Lake View
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8.92 km
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8.89 km
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8.85 km
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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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