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Francis Peak
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Francis Peak
Spot Info
Spot Details
PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
WNW, W, SW, SSW
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Wasatch National Forest access under the current UHGPGA guide. UHGPGA and USHPA membership are required. This row is scoped to Knowlton School LZ; Hess is private and requires separate permission for every landing.
Site rules
- P3/H3 minimum
- UHGPGA and USHPA membership required
- Do not use Knowlton School LZ during school hours or when occupied
- Hess field is not included without per-landing permission
Launch directions
WNW, W, SW, SSW
Direction notes
Current guide gives WNW through SSW; terrain and upper wind require an in-person assessment.
Safety notes
- High-altitude mountain launch
- Inspect the school LZ before launch
- Watch commercial and military traffic
- Respect the KSLC Class B ceiling context
Additional notes
Current guide revised 1 January 2026. The public-school LZ is the required landing scope used for approval; private Hess field remains outside this row's authorization.
Map pin (exact launch)
Current UHGPGA guide publishes the Francis Peak launch coordinate.
Navigation warning
Knowlton School is the approved scoped LZ and is unavailable during school hours or when occupied; do not assume Hess field permission.
Official website
https://www.uhgpga.org/francis-peakReviews
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