At 187 metres (615 feet) long, the spectacular curved Kinsol Trestle is one of the jewels of the Cowichan Valley.

A must-see for any visitor to the valley - the trestle was recently restored (2011) and serves part of a trail system the stretches from Shawnigan Lake to Lake Cowichan and beyond.

The trestle spans the Koksilah river and affords a incredible view of the canyon and surrounding forest.

At its highest point it is 30 metres or 125 feet above the canyon floor.

Admission is free!

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Images of Kinsol Trestle

Directions to Kinsol Trestle

From Duncan & Nanaimo

• Head south on Trans Canada Highway
• Turn right on Bench Road
• Turn right on Koksilah Road
• Go over bridge then turn left on to Riverside Road
• Drive to very end of Riverside Road (about 9 km)

From South End and Victoria

• From Trans Canada Highway turn onto Shawnigan-Mill Bay road toward Shawnigan Lake Village
• In the village turn right at the 4 way stop
• Continue straight past Mason Store and road will become Renfrew Road
• Continue on Renfrew Road for about 10km
• Turn right on Glen Eagles Road
• Look for small parking lot on your right
• Bridge is a pleasant 20 minute walk (level trail) from the parking lot