Attachment 3-Directions to Cabins.pdf
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This document is a detailed guide to four remote cabin locations in Montana, providing specific directions and location details for Ben Rover, Ford, Schnaus, and Wurtz Cabins, all situated along the North Fork Road (County Road #486) north of Columbia Falls.
Each cabin has unique accessibility and seasonal characteristics: Ford Cabin is available from May 20th through March 31st annually and is located 45 miles north of Columbia Falls, Schnaus Cabin sits in the Whitefish Range of the Rocky Mountains at 42 miles north, and Wurtz Cabin is the northernmost at 46 miles from Columbia Falls. All cabins are accessed via a similar route: taking Nucleus Avenue north through Columbia Falls, turning east on Railroad Street, which becomes the North Fork Road. The roads are predominantly gravel, intermittently plowed during winter, and 4-wheel drive with chains is recommended during winter months. The cabins are located near or north of Polebridge, with varying proximity to Glacier National Park.
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Ben Rover Cabin
Ben Rover cabin is located 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road near
Polebridge. Most of the year the cabin is accessible by driving.
Directions: Ben Rover Cabin is located 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road (County Road #486). To find the North Fork Road take Nucleus Avenue north through Columbia Falls, turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign, this becomes the North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. At mile 35 on the North Fork Road turn east one mile following signs to the town of Polebridge. Turn left (north) to Ben Rover Cabin which is 1/2 mile from Polebridge on your right. If you cross into Glacier National Park, you have gone too far. The North Fork Road is gravel, intermittently plowed during the winter, 4 wheel drive and chains are recommended during the winter.
Ford Cabin
Ford is available May 20th through March 31st annually. Ford Cabin is 45 miles north of Columbia Falls along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River.
Directions:
Ford Cabin is located 45 miles up the North Fork County Road 486. To find the North Fork Road take Nucleus Avenue north through Columbia Falls, turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign, this becomes the North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Travel on the North Fork Road to just north of the Whale Creek Road #318, turn right on Road #308 (approximately 11 miles north of Polebridge) following the signs to Ford Cabin; you will cross a small bridge and the cabin is on your right. The North Fork Road is gravel, rough in spots, and intermittently plowed during the winter months. 4 wheel drive and chains are recommended during winter. The North Fork Road is gravel, plowed during the winter months. However, 4 wheel drive and chains are recommended in winter.
Schnaus Cabin Lookout/cabin
Schnaus cabin is located 42 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road north of
Polebridge. Schnaus cabin sits in the Whitefish Range of the Rocky Mountains.
Directions: Schnaus is located 42 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road (County Road #486). To find the North Fork Road take Nucleus Avenue north through Columbia Falls, turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign, this becomes the North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Continue north 42 miles on this gravel road to the intersection with Forest Road 10372 see sign for Schnaus Cabin, turn east, travel .3 miles turn north to Schnaus Cabin, follow the signs. Schnaus is seven miles north of the town of Polebridge.
Wurtz Cabin
The historic Wutrz cabin is about 46 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road north of
Polebridge.
Directions: Wurtz Cabin isabout 46 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road (County Road #486). To find the North Fork Road take Nucleus Avenue north through Columbia Falls, turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign, this becomes the North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Continue north 46 miles on this road Wurtz is on your left.
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