How long is the walk from parking to Kinsol Trestle?
How long is the walk from parking to Kinsol Trestle?
approximately 1.2 km
On Foot: From the parking lot on the south side, the Kinsol Trestle is approximately 1.2 km in distance on the Cowichan Valley Trail which is located on the old railway grade. The trail is wheelchair accessible and is flat, wide, and surfaced with crushed gravel fines.
Can you walk on the Kinsol Trestle?
The Kinsol Trestle trail is an easy, flat 1.5-kilometre walk (one-way) through nice forest from the south parking lot. It is even wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly (although it is crushed gravel so make sure you go with your bounciest rubber tires).
How old is the Kinsol Trestle?
10Kinsol Trestle / Age (c. 2011)
Who built the Kinsol Trestle?
Canadian National Railways
KINSOL TRESTLE HISTORICAL TIMELINE: – 1920 Construction of Trestle completed by Canadian National Railways (CNR), successor to CNPR. Featured high-level Howe Truss. Officially named Koksilah River Trestle; popular name Kinsol Trestle refers to nearby King Solomon copper mine.
Where is the Kinsol Trestle?
Victoria
Nootka Sound
Kinsol Trestle/Location
When was the Kinsol trestle built?
July 28, 2011Kinsol Trestle / Opened
How long is the Kinsol Trestle?
617′Kinsol Trestle / Total length
How high up is the Goldstream trestle?
approximately 800 meters
It crosses the creek once just above the falls and continues to climb steeply for approximately 800 meters up the to trestle bridge. The Goldstream Trestle Bridge crosses high above the Niagara Creek and offers some pretty nice views of the estuary, Mount Finlayson, and the surrounding area.
Who owns the Goldstream trestle?
The Island Corridor Foundation
The Island Corridor Foundation, a non-profit group that owns the former train crossing, says it is looking at a number of changes to the site, including fencing it off entirely.
Is Goldstream trestle closed?
Goldstream Railway Trestle (CLOSED) This trail is closed as it crosses private property.
Why is the Goldstream trestle closed?
Permanent barriers have now been constructed around the rail infrastructure at popular trestle bridge as part of a joint suicide prevention strategy in the West Shore and Sooke areas. Hikers in the area have said that there are no clear markers going up to the popular spot until people reach the barriers.
Is Goldstream trestle open?
Bummer, this trail is closed. Please explore other trails nearby. The tracks, and the area leading up to the trestle, are private property and NOT opened to the public.
When was the Kinsol Trestle reopening?
The official reopening of the trestle was July 28, 2011. Public vehicle access to the Kinsol is from Shawnigan Lake through to the south end of the trestle. From Victoria: From the Trans-Canada Highway turn west onto Mill Bay/Shawnigan Lake Road and go all the way into the Village of Shawnigan Lake.
How do I get to the Kinsol?
Public vehicle access to the Kinsol is from Shawnigan Lake through to the south end of the trestle. From Victoria: From the Trans-Canada Highway turn west onto Mill Bay/Shawnigan Lake Road and go all the way into the Village of Shawnigan Lake.
How far is the Kinsol Trestle from the parking lot?
From the parking lot on the south side, the Kinsol Trestle is approximately 1.2 km in distance on the Cowichan Valley Trail which is located on the old railway grade. The trail is wheelchair accessible and is flat, wide, and surfaced with crushed gravel fines.
Are Dogs Allowed on the Shawnigan Lake trestle?
Dogs are allowed but need to be kept on a leash. The trestle can be accessed from the south parking lot off Glen Eagles road in Shawnigan Lake (via the Kinsol Trestle Trail) or the north parking lot off Riverside Drive in Cobble Hill.
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