Kleena Kleene
Located at the heart of the BC Interior, the small community of Kleena Kleene has a year round population of about 20 and is bounded by the Klinaklini and McClinchy Rivers.
There is an abundance of wildlife including moose, bear, mule deer, coyote, wolf, lynx, cougar, fox and many other species. In the summer you may find a stray racing pigeon off course from pigeon racing enthusiasts on Vancouver Island. Many Chilcotin locals provide temporary care and homes to these pigeons and release them again from Nimpo Lake or Bella Coola where they hopefully will find their way home.
A recognizable landmark for Kleena Kleene is Perkins Peak. It is the northernmost part of the Pantheon Range and is easily accessible by car nearly all the way to the peak at 9,250 feet. A mining road in decent 4x4 shape goes right past tree line and the peak is easily approached. The turn off is about halfway west of Tatla Lake, towards Miner Lake. You can summit in a day and still be back to your cabin in time for dinner and a sunset. Wildflowers along the trails are spectacular around the second week of July.
There are many other hikes and easy trails in the area, but if you are interested in seeing the area from a different perspective, make arrangements in advance of your visit to take in flightseeing tours, horseback riding and extended alpine horseback trips, guided hikes, kayaking, canoeing, etc.
"On your own" activities include bird and wildlife viewing, fishing, swimming, photography, looking for wildflowers, biking, nature walks, strolling along the Klinaklini River, sunrises, sunsets and stargazing.
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Directions to Kleena Kleene
Vancouver to Williams Lake is 548 km (341 miles). From Williams Lake turn west onto the Chilcotin Highway 20 and travel 250 km (156 miles) to Kleena Kleene. From Bella Coola travel the Chilcotin Highway 206 km (128 miles). If you are coming by air, Pacific Coastal Air flies into Anahim Lake.
There are no major services available in Kleena Kleene. You can stock up on some essentials and groceries in Tatla Lake, Nimpo Lake or Anahim Lake, depending on the direction from which you are traveling.
It is always a good idea to have a full tank of fuel when you are adventuring in the Chilcotin. Stop at the Redstone Gas Bar around Chilanko Forks for the best price on fuel.