Ninko Cabin

Ninko Cabin is located 45 miles north of Columbia Falls, in northwestern Montana, and is an ideal rental for winter sports enthusiasts. Open only during cold months, the cabin provides a rustic, cozy setting with a good chance for pristine snow-capped scenery, as well as access to a variety of recreational activities. It is reached via a 12-mile hike, snowshoe, ski or snowmobile trek from North Fork Road. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Reaching the cabin on the 12-mile journey is part of the snow-sport fun. The rustic cabin sleeps six, with two bunk beds and two single beds. Amenities include a propane cook stove, lights, a wood stove for heating and a vault toilet. Pets are allowed, but cleaning up after them is required. No water is available, so renters should pack their own bedding, drinking water, food, matches and all basic camp gear. Guests will need to clean the cabin, carry out all trash and replenish the cut firewood supply prior to departure. The cabin sits in a mountain valley near Whale Creek, at an approximate elevation of 4,600 feet. Surrounding peaks include Hornet Mountain and Mount Thompson-Seton. The Glacier View Ranger District is bordered on the east by the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park; to the north is Canada and to the west the Kootenai National Forest. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.