he Cup and Saucer Trail, located 20 miles west of the port of Little Current, is one of Manitoulin Island's premier tourist destinations. This unique hiking trail offers a panoramic view of over 35 miles from 250 foot high cliff lookouts. The property is owned in part by the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, a non-profit corporation whose function is to conserve nature preserves in the Ontario / Niagara Escarpment.
The slopes of the Niagara Escarpment stretch 1000 miles from Rochester New York through Ontario and follows the west shores of Lake Michigan to Chicago. Both Niagara Falls and the bluffs of the Cup and Saucer Trail are part of this geographic formation. The hiking trail is well marked and maintained by the Manitoulin Tourist Association.
The hike takes about one hour to reach the summit and another hour to hike back down to the parking lot. Guests must be in reasonably good physical condition as some sections of the trail are steep and a good pair of hiking boots is recommended. The entire trail is approximately 4 miles in length and takes about 2 hours to complete, allowing for plenty of time for photos.
Upon returning to the parking lot at the base of the trail, guests are treated to a selection of Canadian wines and cheeses and locally smoked rainbow trout. There is a local guide for every 20 passengers taking part in the excursion including local experts in geology, photography and paramedic trained firemen.
he Cup and Saucer Trail, located 20 miles west of the port of Little Current, is one of Manitoulin Island's premier tourist destinations. This unique hiking trail offers a panoramic view of over 35 miles from 250 foot high cliff lookouts. The property is owned in part by the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, a non-profit corporation whose function is to conserve nature preserves in the Ontario / Niagara Escarpment.
The slopes of the Niagara Escarpment stretch 1000 miles from Rochester New York through Ontario and follows the west shores of Lake Michigan to Chicago. Both Niagara Falls and the bluffs of the Cup and Saucer Trail are part of this geographic formation. The hiking trail is well marked and maintained by the Manitoulin Tourist Association.
The hike takes about one hour to reach the summit and another hour to hike back down to the parking lot. Guests must be in reasonably good physical condition as some sections of the trail are steep and a good pair of hiking boots is recommended. The entire trail is approximately 4 miles in length and takes about 2 hours to complete, allowing for plenty of time for photos.
Upon returning to the parking lot at the base of the trail, guests are treated to a selection of Canadian wines and cheeses and locally smoked rainbow trout. There is a local guide for every 20 passengers taking part in the excursion including local experts in geology, photography and paramedic trained firemen.