The steep and rugged Wilderness encompasses the watershed of the North Fork, with streams feeding the river from the east and west. North-facing slopes are timbered in Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, and delightfully fragrant incense cedar. South-facing slopes are generally grassy and overgrown with manzanita and scrub oak. Due to the relatively low elevations, black-tailed deer gather here in substantial numbers, especially when the temperature drops, and attract hunters in the fall who report high success rates. Remnants of old trails exist, but none are maintained and trail access is invitingly poor.
Wilderness access is, in fact, very limited.
This is not an area for the novice outdoorsperson. Be handy with map and compass, and be prepared. You'll probably be alone in North Fork Wilderness, except during hunting season.