Cowichan Valley Trail – Cowichan Lake Road to Cowichan Lake

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British Columbia

Cowichan Valley F

Cowichan Valley Trail – Cowichan Lake Road to Cowichan Lake

Hard

Cowichan Valley Trail – Cowichan Lake Road to Cowichan Lake

07:30

29.0km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 km

Cowichan Valley Trail – Duncan to Lake Cowichan section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Cowichan Valley Trail, which spans 122 kilometres, is divided into a handful of sections. The Malahat to Shawnigan Lake stretching 19 kilometres, Shawnigan Lake to Duncan spanning 25 kilometres, …

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13.4 km

Greendale Trestle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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14.5 km

Western Terminus of the Trans Canada Trail

Highlight • Monument

This is one of two Trans Canada Trail Western Terminus. This one, in the town of Lake Cowichan, is the westernmost physical point of the contiguous Trans Canada Trail network. …

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

706 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

706 m

Elevation