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Kinsol Trestle
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Casey L
Nanaimo, Canada118 contributions
Kinsel Trestle is always a great walk!
Feb. 2023
Always a great walk and scenic sights! Very flat wide path suitable for anyone walking....no hills....A lazy 15-25 min walk each way and a rebuilt trestle w/ lots of historical info. Combine it w/ an afternoon trip to Cowichan Valley or Shawnigan Lake.
Written March 5, 2023
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kpgc
winnipeg447 contributions
Beautiful Trestle Bridge.
Feb. 2023 • Couples
It’s a bit of a walk to get to the Trestle from the South Parking lot, but it’s a nice wide, level path. The Trestle itself has been beautifully restored. There is a railing on the top, and you get incredible views from the top. Luckily, it was the winter season so visitors are fewer, which means you may be able to get some good pictures. There’s some good information and pictures of the Trestle and it’s restoration on the North side, and paths that will take you to the bottom so you get a true sense of the size and scale of the Bridge. This is a must see when on Vancouver Island.
Written February 20, 2023
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wolfbearj
Edmonton, Canada200 contributions
A worthwhile stroll
Oct. 2022
Take the adventure and make sure you go to the underside of the bridge and enjoy the view upwards and towards the water from the concrete base section. Follow the path on the left side of the covered display area. It is more gradual and safer instead of the straight down rocky approach.
Written October 14, 2022
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cafeloverCanada
canada401 contributions
An unbelievable sight!
Sep. 2022
We were the only ones in the parking lot when we started our hike to the trestle. Practically had the place to ourselves when we reached the trestle. Truly a magnificent structure which we learned more about at the Shawinigan Museum. We hiked across the trestle and down to the river. We would have like to have crossed to the other side but it was a pretty steep climb into the brush with no trail in sight. Walking across the trestle the other way gives you a different perspective. It was busier on our way back so try to get there early so you can enjoy the place in peace.
Written September 20, 2022
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CanuckAlberta
Alberta549 contributions
Kinsol cool
Sep. 2022
We recently visited and found it very interesting. We hiked (1km) from the closest parking lot to the trestle and enjoyed climbing underneath to see the support network of wooden ties. We plan to return with our bikes to see the other trestle's on the Cowichan Valley Trail as well.
Written September 15, 2022
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Winnie
44 contributions
Must Stop
Aug. 2022
This is a must-stop on your road trip. The bridge so immaculate, enjoy the nature walk to the restored trestle and the trails leading down to the stream.
Written September 7, 2022
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Shannon S
68 contributions
Beautiful walk
Jun. 2022
A great place to go for a walk. It's about 1 km to get to the bridge and it's totally worth it. The views from the bridge are beautiful. You can walk down to the river but it is quite steep in some areas. The trail to the trestle is well maintained and very flat, so easy walking.
Written August 20, 2022
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ExperiencedTravelers
Los Angeles, CA542 contributions
A long drive for a bridge?
Jul. 2022 • Couples
After driving a while we finally found the parking lot. From there it is a 2/3 mile walk, with slight grades, to get to the bridge.

The bridge is long and pretty, but that is about it. Hiking to the river below might make the drive worthwhile, but then you have to walk back up!

Most of the others we saw looked pooped.
Written July 28, 2022
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Melanie O
Woodstock, Canada31 contributions
Worth it!
Jul. 2022 • Couples
Such a beautiful setting, and an easy walk to the bridge and across. Takes a bit to get there, but the views are worth it. You can walk down the bottom, but it’s not necessary to appreciate the surroundings and location.
Written July 24, 2022
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Colleen C
Cambridge, Canada107 contributions
Underwhelmed
Jun. 2022 • Couples
It's absolutely amazing how they built this and without the kind of equipment we have in this day and age. But overall not really worth the trip. Glad we went to the other parking lot with a very short walk.
Written July 23, 2022
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