66 Mile Trestle – Holt Creek Trestle Bridge loop from Duncan

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North Cowichan

66 Mile Trestle – Holt Creek Trestle Bridge loop from Duncan

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66 Mile Trestle – Holt Creek Trestle Bridge loop from Duncan

04:29

70.4km

590m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 60.7 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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28.1 km

Swimming Spot and Wild Campsite at the River

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Great for swimming and with the option of wild camping. Directly above the water between bushes and trees. Good privacy and very quiet after 7 p.m. It is also tolerated. There are no no camping signs either.

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37.4 km

Lake Cowichan

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- It has a length of approximately 30 kilometers.
- It is one of the largest lakes on Vancouver Island.
Popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and …

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38.1 km

Greendale Trestle Bridge

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The Greendale Trestle Bridge was once part of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and has now been converted into a pedestrian and cyclist footbridge, part of the Cowichan Valley Trail and …

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50.4 km

66 Mile Trestle

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After the Kinsol Trestle probably the most beautiful bridge on the Cowichan Valley Trail. Very nice view of the stream - and you may even see people who are not on the trail!

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60.8 km

Holt Creek Trestle

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The Holt Creek Trestle is northwest of the Kinsol Trestle near Glenora Trails Head Park. Built in 1922 as a railway bridge and was transferred to provincial ownership by CN Rail in 1991.

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60.8 km

Holt Creek Trestle Bridge

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We cycled the Cowichan valley trail from Duncan to Cowichan Lake with our loaded touring bikes. The road is very well maintained and just astonishing! There are a few amazing …

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61.3 km

Glenora Trails Head Community Park

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Incredibly important place if you want to drive the Cowichan Valley Trail a little longer: Here there is fresh drinking water! This is not to be underestimated, except for small …

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70.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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