Trail Length

122 kilometers

Trail Start and End Details

The Cowichan Valley Trail is a spectacular multi-use trail that is integral to The Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail) route on Southern Vancouver Island. The Cowichan Valley section runs from the Capital Regional District boundary at the top of the Malahat, north to Shawnigan Lake and the Kinsol Trestle, west to the Town of Lake Cowichan, then north to the Nanaimo Regional District.

Description and Tips

While hiking, biking, or riding along the Cowichan Valley Trail, there are six stunning trestles you’ll pass over: McGee Creek Trestle, Kinsol Trestle, Holt Creek Trestle, 64.4 Mile Trestle, 66 Mile Trestle, and the 70.2 Mile Trestle. You’ll also pass by Shawnigan Lake, over the Koksilah River, through Cowichan River Provincial Park, by Skutz Falls, over the Chemainus River, and travel along the ocean before arriving at the end of the trail near Nanaimo.

Submitted By

Julie Eustace

Photo Source

Julie Eustace