It was a delightful step back in history staying at the Wurtz cabin. Most enjoyed was the fire in the wood stove while reading aloud the binder book about Frank and Ella and the story of their lives up the North Fork. This added greatly to our stay, and if the story were available for purchase in book form, we'd buy it to share with others. Our hike on the old road above the cabins was gorgeous, as was the walk onto the flats to the river's edge. We were completely impressed by how everything needed for cleaning was available. One problem I noticed was the wood stove door latch is somewhat broken. It twirls 'round and 'round; it would be easy to think you'd securely latched the door when you actually hadn't. Made us a bit nervous re fire with future guests who may not be as vigilante as us. Two comments: it's my fervent hope that the NF road NOT EVER be paved (easier access = more people = degradation of wilderness experience). #2 - I hear that we're moving towards satellite cell phone coverage nationally (and globally?) - I dread the day when no place on earth is free of technological intrusion. In large part, our time at Wurtz was exceptional because the road wasn't paved and we could not get cell service.

Beautiful cabin in a very quiet setting. Be sure to walk across the big gravel road and then down the little gravel road that leads to the river. Lots of trails and beautiful views of the river. The logbooks are gems---you learn so much about the Wurtz family history. Many, many thanks to the Wurtz family for their generosity in donating the cabin to the public.

Beautiful cabin in a very quiet setting. Be sure to walk across the big gravel road and then down the little gravel road that leads to the river. Lots of trails and beautiful views of the river. The logbooks are gems---you learn so much about the Wurtz family history. Many, many thanks to the Wurtz family for their generosity in donating the cabin to the public.

Gotta love Wurtz! Resident mice and all! Love this place!

Gotta love Wurtz! Resident mice and all! Love this place!

bring a great cook, kitchen is pro style!

bring a great cook, kitchen is pro style!

Close to cross country skiing

The cabin was great. Enjoyed two nights in Late March ‘21. Plastic covered mattresses are pretty rough, but hey, it’s part of the experience. The gas heater pilot light was not lit when we arrived. Heads up, the Igniter doesn’t work. Use a lighter. Place stayed plenty warm. We too enjoyed reading the Wurtz family story. Tough people. Inspiring to read. Thanks to the Forrest Service and volunteers. Let us know if we can donate some mattresses :).

The cabin was great. Enjoyed two nights in Late March ‘21. Plastic covered mattresses are pretty rough, but hey, it’s part of the experience. The gas heater pilot light was not lit when we arrived. Heads up, the Igniter doesn’t work. Use a lighter. Place stayed plenty warm. We too enjoyed reading the Wurtz family story. Tough people. Inspiring to read. Thanks to the Forrest Service and volunteers. Let us know if we can donate some mattresses :).