Trail Overview
West Tower Road is a state owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest access route with a surface composition of sand, dirt, and native material. It offers access to the former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) forestry area and is named after the iconic fire-watch towers that were once crucial for protecting the area's timber.
Difficulty
Dirt and sand route typically unmaintained after rain or snow, which may give rise to water crossings over 12 inches on the trail, including flooding and obstacles such as tree/ tree branches.
History
West Tower Road is a rural route located just north of Paradise, Michigan, in the eastern Upper Peninsula. The road is historically tied to the region's rich forestry, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) of the 1930s, and the iconic fire-watch towers that were once crucial for protecting Michigan's timber.
