Trail Overview
Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 3145, also known as West Wilwin Road/ West Camp 2 Truck Trail, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations) that connects Michigan Route 123 to FS 3348, FS 3222, and FS 3199. Description created on September 11, 2025.
Difficulty
Dirt, gravel, and sand road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide.
History
FS 3145 -Wilwin/ Camp 2 Truck Trail was developed as part of the infrastructure projects undertaken by Camp Raco (Company 667), a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp established in 1933. The trail was built to facilitate forestry tasks, including fire pre-suppression, tree planting, and improving access to the surrounding Hiawatha National Forest area. Origin: The truck trail was part of the "track and trail construction" projects initiated by the CCC to manage the forest, following President Roosevelt's New Deal Plan. Purpose: It provided crucial access for fire suppression and forest management in the Raco area. Context: Camp Raco also housed German prisoners of war during WWII and was involved in various conservation projects before being phased out.
