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Cowichan Valley Trail – Kinsol Trestle loop from Shawnigan Beach Estates Greenbelt

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Canada

British Columbia

Area B (Shawnigan Lake)

Cowichan Valley Trail – Kinsol Trestle loop from Shawnigan Beach Estates Greenbelt

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Cowichan Valley Trail – Kinsol Trestle loop from Shawnigan Beach Estates Greenbelt

05:30

66.9km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Koksilah River Provincial Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 km

Koksilah Ancient Forest Parking Area

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A decent sized gravel parking area off Koksilah Road. The Koksilah Ancient Forest Trailhead begins near the 8 km mark on Koksilah Road, where a gated logging road branches off …

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58.0 km

Cowichan Valley Trail

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The trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and partly leads through almost untouched nature. Cyclists should stock up on provisions accordingly and be able to remedy any breakdowns …

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62.6 km

Kinsol Trestle

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The Kinsol Trestle is an old wooden railway bridge. With a length of 187 metres and a height of 44 metres, it is one of the largest and most spectacular bridges of its type.

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66.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

20.6 km

797 m

138 m

119 m

Surfaces

56.6 km

7.21 km

1.68 km

1.39 km

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 6 June

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7°C

58 %

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