Cabin 111

It all started in 1915...

Cabin 111 is a rare find: a historic 1930 Forest Service Cabin perched on the edge of the historic Barlow Trail and Mt Hood wilderness that straddles the scenic and wild glacial-fed Zig Zag River. Only 47 miles from Portland, Cabin 111 represents the ethos and power of the 'Cabin in the Woods' program that was established by Congress in 1915 to facilitate family recreation experiences on our National Forests. As one of the oldest cabins in the area, there is history that goes well beyond the Forest Service cabin program, including the its location adjacent to the Barlow Trail - the "last mile" of the Oregon Trail that brought hundreds of thousands of pioneers to the west and forever changed the country. The place is magic - a verdant mix of old and second growth Doug Fir, rhododendron, trillium, ferns, Oregon Grape and wildlife - set within one of the state's most beloved outdoor playgrounds.

Starting in 2015, we began a two+ year renovation designed to carefully meet historic preservation guidelines and compliment the stunning Mt Hood National Forest and adjacent wildness area in which it calls home. It was a labor of love. Many hands touched the project including the talents of Jesus Ceja, Curtis Selland, Ryan Burns, Chris McCay, Mynor Juarez, Bruce Heider, Andrew Glei, Scott Horsfall, Jason Wood, Chris Ruiz, Alex Mauck, and Trip Zabriskie. Fran Lanagan and Bill Westbrook at the Forest Service provided support and guidance along the way. Thank you all!