The peak is above Farmington. To reach the trailhead from I-15 heading north:

• Take exit 322 for UT-227/Lagoon Dr toward Farmington
• Go 0.3, Keep right at the fork, follow signs for UT-225 and merge onto UT-227/S 200 W
• 1.0, Turn right onto State St
• 1.2, Take the 2nd left onto N Main St
• 1.9, Turn right onto E 600 N
• 2.0, Turn left onto N 100 E/Farmington Canyon Rd/N Skyline Dr. Continue to follow N Skyline Dr, resetting your odometer here. The road turns to dirt shortly and begins its steep switchback climb. Be very cautious of other vehicles and ATV traffic, especially on the weekends.
• 7.9, junction, go left.
• 8.8, junction, left.
• 12.3, Junction with a side road going off to the right and becoming rougher. This is the recommended trailhead. The left fork goes to the radio tower.

Summit: 2958 m ( 9705 ft. )
Trailhead: 2796 m ( 9174 ft. )

From the recommended trailhead, follow the dirt road on the east side of Francis Peak. On the north side of Francis Peak, it comes to a junction. Go left, taking other lefts along the way. The road ends after 1.8 miles (40 minutes), and becomes a single track trail.

Follow the single track as it runs the ridge line, starting on the west side, then crossing over to the east side to avoid several sub-peaks. About 2.5 miles (60 minutes from the end of the road), Thurston is on the right, with the trail making a fairly level traverse along its east side. Leave the main trail and follow a social trail up the south ridge to the true summit. (Many options.)

The top offers great views to the west of the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island, and Wasatch Front.