Hit Francis on the way back from Thurston + Peak 9491. One of the prettiest sunsets I've seen in a long while! My stomach was getting super angry, though. More food next time.
We parked at the south base of Francis and headed over to Thurston Peak. On the way back we hit 9471 and then came up the north ridge of Francis. That was tiring after the other two peaks! The views are beautiful as we watched the sunset over the Great Salt Lake. Some people were having a date on top and eating Chick-fil-a. I wanted to steal those criss-cut fries so bad. So hungry!
Everyone should try this peak after they have hit Thurston and unnamed peak 9471, or whatever it is. It's even better after sunset when you haven't eaten anything since brunch. Also, the summit balls are probably the best thing ever. Summit balls.
I am replying, because your comment about the summit balls made me lol.
Scott Wesemann - Jan 8, 2014 11:32 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2013
Run to the balls
Ran with Matt Van Horn all the way up Farmington Canyon to the summit balls and back for 22 miles. I've run just under the summit 3 times during the Wasatch 100. One of the coolest things for me during the race is approaching the summit balls from the north and then running under them and to the south. When I'm over near Grandview Peak on the ridge I love looking back and seeing how far away those summit balls are.
ZeeJay - Nov 1, 2013 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2013
Via Baer/Bair Canyon
Via Baer/Bair Canyon
Went up the Baer/Bair Canyon Trail and then turn south on the Great Western Trail to Francis Peak. The snow line was about 7200', but it was just a few inches until the GWT. The GWT had drifts up to knee deep, but if I walked at the sides it was only about 6" or so. After Francis I walked north on the GWT to 9491. The snow was only a few inches deep in that direction. The ridge was completely socked in in the morning, but fortunately it cleared and there were great views in all directions.
09/20/13 Biked from where the road divides to go to Francis or Bountiful. After ticking Francis continued on to Thurston. My dog Nebo did the whole thing with me
I've been to Francis Peak several times. During my first trip, there were large snowdrifts on the ridge, that lasted well into July. I've also hiked to the top from Baer Canyon which is accessible all year.
Fleshj27 - Jul 15, 2013 11:08 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2013
Just Drive Already
Attempted from both Baer and Kayscreek...got distracted and didn't get there. Finally just drove up Farmington Canyon and took the short walk to the top.
kteichert - Aug 19, 2014 1:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2014
Combined with ThurstonDrove up from Bountiful, past Bountiful Peak, to the FAA towers. Did a quick little summit of Francis before heading over the ridge to Thurston.
abrennalinerush - Jul 27, 2014 4:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2014
Three's CompanyHit Francis on the way back from Thurston + Peak 9491. One of the prettiest sunsets I've seen in a long while! My stomach was getting super angry, though. More food next time.
utahguy058 - Jul 27, 2014 12:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2014
Do this first!We parked at the south base of Francis and headed over to Thurston Peak. On the way back we hit 9471 and then came up the north ridge of Francis. That was tiring after the other two peaks! The views are beautiful as we watched the sunset over the Great Salt Lake. Some people were having a date on top and eating Chick-fil-a. I wanted to steal those criss-cut fries so bad. So hungry!
abrennalinerush - Jul 27, 2014 4:27 pm
Re: Do this first!Those jerks had Chik-fil-A?!
utahguy058 - Aug 17, 2014 1:08 am
Re: Do this first!I can confirm that the jerks had chick fil a. Also they had a golf club and Toms
PrinceOfNorway - Jul 27, 2014 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2014
From Thurston and FriendsEveryone should try this peak after they have hit Thurston and unnamed peak 9471, or whatever it is. It's even better after sunset when you haven't eaten anything since brunch. Also, the summit balls are probably the best thing ever. Summit balls.
abrennalinerush - Jul 27, 2014 4:26 pm
Re: From Thurston and FriendsI am replying, because your comment about the summit balls made me lol.
Scott Wesemann - Jan 8, 2014 11:32 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2013
Run to the ballsRan with Matt Van Horn all the way up Farmington Canyon to the summit balls and back for 22 miles. I've run just under the summit 3 times during the Wasatch 100. One of the coolest things for me during the race is approaching the summit balls from the north and then running under them and to the south. When I'm over near Grandview Peak on the ridge I love looking back and seeing how far away those summit balls are.
ZeeJay - Nov 1, 2013 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2013
Via Baer/Bair CanyonVia Baer/Bair Canyon
Went up the Baer/Bair Canyon Trail and then turn south on the Great Western Trail to Francis Peak. The snow line was about 7200', but it was just a few inches until the GWT. The GWT had drifts up to knee deep, but if I walked at the sides it was only about 6" or so. After Francis I walked north on the GWT to 9491. The snow was only a few inches deep in that direction. The ridge was completely socked in in the morning, but fortunately it cleared and there were great views in all directions.
Mooner - Sep 20, 2013 9:28 pm
Up I Go09/20/13 Biked from where the road divides to go to Francis or Bountiful. After ticking Francis continued on to Thurston. My dog Nebo did the whole thing with me
scgrant - Sep 1, 2013 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
TrailheadDrove up Farmington Canyon to just below the summit of Francis. From there followed the ridge to Thurston Peak.
mountaingazelle - Jul 15, 2013 12:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1995
FrancisI've been to Francis Peak several times. During my first trip, there were large snowdrifts on the ridge, that lasted well into July. I've also hiked to the top from Baer Canyon which is accessible all year.
Fleshj27 - Jul 15, 2013 11:08 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2013
Just Drive AlreadyAttempted from both Baer and Kayscreek...got distracted and didn't get there. Finally just drove up Farmington Canyon and took the short walk to the top.