Franson Peak

Total Miles
39.4

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Franson Peak
4

Trail Overview

Some pave roads getting to the forest roads out of Republic. Gravel roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Easy to navigate. Dusty conditions during the dry periods. The road to the lookout has some steeper pitches to encounter, however should not be a problem even for a novice rider.

Photos of Franson Peak

Franson Peak
Franson Peak

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Steven H
Sep 21, 2024
2023 BMW R1250GS
Open
Normal
Cows grazing on the road. Mostly loose gravel roads, though the last mile or so toward the peak gets quite rocky with some large rocks in ruts. 4x4s and dirt bikes will have no issues, but larger motorcycles will need to put a little more effort in.

Access Description

From Republic, proceed north to Knob Hill Rd, follow depicted route approximately 26 miles to the Franson Peak turnoff. From Curlew, proceed south 2.5 miles via the Cougar Trail (OHV Bypass trail) to Lundimo Meadows Rd to the Franson Peak turnoff. Franson Peak Rd is 3.4 miles to the top.

Franson Peak Map

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