Francis Peak
| Francis Peak | |
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 Francis Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9524+ ft (2903+ m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 500 feet (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 41°01′59″N 111°50′18″W / 41.0329999°N 111.8382715°WCoordinates: 41°01′59″N 111°50′18″W / 41.0329999°N 111.8382715°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Davis County, Utah, U.S. |
| Parent range | Wasatch Range |
| Topo map | USGS Peterson |
Francis Peak, Elevation 9,560 feet (2,910 m), was named in honor of an early pioneer, Esther Charlotte Emily Weisbrodt Francis, who contributed to the colonization of the Morgan Valley in Morgan county in Utah. One of the taller peaks of the Wasatch Range, Francis Peak is located on the border between Morgan and Davis counties, approximately 18 miles (29 km) north of Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
The summit is accessible by hiking, biking, recreational vehicles, and automobile. Automobiles can access the peak via Skyline Drive in Bountiful and Farmington Canyon Road in Farmington. Camping sites, trails, small ponds, wildlife and great vistas are part of this rugged natural setting.
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