Kinsol Trestle – Cowichan Valley Trail loop from Cobble Hill

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Canada

British Columbia

Area B (Shawnigan Lake)

Kinsol Trestle – Cowichan Valley Trail loop from Cobble Hill

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Kinsol Trestle – Cowichan Valley Trail loop from Cobble Hill

03:01

48.3km

580m

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.58 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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14.2 km

Cowichan Valley Trail

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This section of the Cowichan Valley Trail runs between Waters Road and Mountain Park, following the former railway corridor through the Cowichan Valley. It’s a beautiful, mostly flat route that …

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37.8 km

Raccoon

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Raccoon is a narrow dirt singletrack that winds through moss-covered ground and dense ferns, with fallen logs crossing the path in a few spots. The trail twists and turns through …

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38.7 km

Polara Hill lookout

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This is one of several lookout points scattered across Cobble Hill Mountain, reached via the quieter, less-travelled trails on the Polara side of the recreation area. Compared to the busier …

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39.0 km

Bear Trail

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Bear Trail is a moderate route that runs between Wolf Trail and Stellar’s Jay Trail, and this section is relatively easy as it winds through tall, second-growth conifer forest, with …

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48.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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