This is the easiest way up Kletting and A-1 peaks. This once was one of my favorite basins in the Rockies. Sadly, in the mid 1990’s an incredibly destructive oil exploration road was ripped through the area adjacent to the wilderness area. The oil company made no efforts at all to lessen the impact of the road, and made it needlessly wide and complete with a 20-30 foot high chain link fence next to and along the road, supposedly to keep the wildlife away.

From the trailhead, follow the old 4wd road east. Apparently the resident beaver did not like the added vehicle noise, and dammed the creek, flooding the road in several places. Score 1 for Mother Nature. Continue along the old road/trail through the forest. Eventually, you will reach the incredibly intrusive and fairly new oil exploration road and chain-link fence. Turn right and follow the road south along Main Fork Creek. Watch carefully for the trail off to the left that parallels the road a ways before leaving it. Follow the trail. The trail leads you to Hell Hole Lake, which is in a beautiful setting with Kletting and A-1 peaks towering above. There are good campsites around the lake.

To reach the summit of Kletting Peak, head south to the base of the rocky ridge, aiming for the saddle between Kletting and A-1 peaks. Climb through the boulders up to the saddle. From the saddle, boulder-hop east to the summit. There are many teetering boulders along the ridge, so watch your footing carefully. You might as well climb Klettting Peak on the same trip since they are both near each other.

Essential Gear

A good pair of boots is needed.

Miscellaneous Info

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