The Cowichan Valley Trail will take you from Duncan through Lake Cowichan and down past the Kinsol Trestle following former CN and E&N railway lines. With many access points and 8 trestles, it's a beautiful trail to walk, jog or bike. From the Island Spirit Team, we hope you enjoy your time in the Cowichan Valley.
All the Island Spirit Legacy Caches are within a 2 steps of the trail, unless otherwise noted. There is no need to bushwack or trample the vegetation.
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Also called the Wandering Garter Snake, the Western Terrestrial is one of three garter snake species, and one of four snakes in total that can be found on Vancouver Island. Generally grey in colour, it has stripes running the length of its body similar to the two other garter snakes. However it is different in that it normally also has a pattern of dark spots that run the length of its body. Western Terrestrial Garter Snakes can bite if threatened though they have no venom harmful to humans. They can however release a nasty mixture of musk and feces that smells and is an irritant.