Attachment 3-Directions to Cabins.pdf
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This document provides detailed location and directional information for four remote cabins located along the North Fork Road in Montana, near Columbia Falls and Polebridge. The cabins are:
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Ben Rover Cabin: Located 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, accessible most of the year by driving, and situated 1/2 mile from Polebridge. Travelers should take Nucleus Avenue through Columbia Falls, turn east on Railroad Street, and follow the North Fork Road. Winter travel requires 4-wheel drive and chains due to intermittent plowing.
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Ford Cabin: Available from May 20th through March 31st annually, located 45 miles north of Columbia Falls along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River. Directions involve taking the North Fork Road to just north of Whale Creek Road, turning right on Road #308, and crossing a small bridge to reach the cabin. Like Ben Rover, winter travel recommends 4-wheel drive and chains.
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Schnaus Cabin: Situated 42 miles north of Columbia Falls in the Whitefish Range of the Rocky Mountains, seven miles north of Polebridge. Directions include turning east at Forest Road 10372 and following signs to the cabin.
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Wurtz Cabin: A historic cabin about 46 miles north of Columbia Falls on the North Fork Road, located directly on the road's left side. The directions are similar to the other cabins, involving Nucleus Avenue and the North Fork Road.
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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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