--- title: "Farmington Canyon to Francis Peak — EV Backroads" description: "Get into the mountains minutes away from the Wasatch Front for some awesome sights." canonical_url: "https://www.evbackroads.com/trail-guides/community/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384" last_updated: "2026-08-09" --- [Community trails and camps](/trail-guides/community#community-place-d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384) COMMUNITY TRAIL # Farmington Canyon to Francis Peak Get into the mountains minutes away from the Wasatch Front for some awesome sights. Trailhead Farmington Canyon Utah Easy until it gets tight. Distance 12.1 mi Stops 3 Concerns 0 Photos 7 ![Farmington Canyon to Francis Peak trail photo 1](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/9d209bbf-6054-46a0-ae3d-44ebd702a253?variant=card-v4) ![Farmington Canyon to Francis Peak trail photo 2](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/58841e27-867e-440f-b07b-704cb24c6e42?variant=card-v4) ![Farmington Canyon to Francis Peak trail photo 3](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/09f8b05f-7fae-4d6c-a9f0-0fdedac366cd?variant=card-v4) View all 7 TRAIL EXPERIENCE ## What to expect on the route Easy trail up farmington canyon but with steep drop offs. Watch out for folks coming around hairpins that don't know trail rules TRAIL AND VEHICLE ## Road conditions and vehicle needs General difficulty Easy until it gets tight. FAST CHARGING ## 5 chargers nearest the trailhead Distances follow driveable roads. They are not straight-line distances. - [2.2 mi Station Park Farmington MB.HPC Mercedes Benz 400 kW · 8 ports · 6 min drive](/map?lat=40.98252&lng=-111.90868&z=13&networks=mercedes-benz&connectors=&kw=&gaps=1&period=current) - [7.0 mi Layton, UT Tesla Supercharger 325 kW · 8 ports · 14 min drive](/map?lat=41.05878&lng=-111.95886&z=13&networks=tesla-supercharger&connectors=&kw=&gaps=1&period=current) - [9.4 mi RMP Davis (Layton, UT) Electrify America 350 kW · 6 ports · 18 min drive](/map?lat=41.08501&lng=-111.97937&z=13&networks=electrify-america&connectors=&kw=&gaps=1&period=current) - [10.0 mi Ed Kenley Ford Ford Charge 120 kW · 2 ports · 17 min drive](/map?lat=41.08734&lng=-111.99848&z=13&networks=ford-charge&connectors=&kw=&gaps=1&period=current) - [10.2 mi Tim Dahle Nissan In Charge 50 kW · 1 port · 15 min drive](/map?lat=40.85854&lng=-111.90262&z=13&networks=in-charge&connectors=&kw=&gaps=1&period=current) Calculated from open stations on Aug 21, 2026. [Check current coverage on the Backroads Map.](/map?lat=40.99626&lng=-111.88452&z=9&community=1) LEVEL 2 CHARGING ## Nearby charging for a longer stop These direct distances help you find possible overnight charging. Confirm parking rules, access hours, plug fit, and availability before you rely on a site. - [0.6 mi direct Hampton Inn and Suites Salt Lake City/Farmington - Tesla Destination Tesla Destination 6 ports · NACS](/map?lat=40.99194&lng=-111.89546&z=13&networks=tesla-destination&connectors=&kw=&gaps=0&level2=1&period=current) - [1.5 mi direct SPX CHARGEPOINT BUILDING F ChargePoint 6.5 kW · 2 ports · J1772](/map?lat=40.98321&lng=-111.90805&z=13&networks=chargepoint&connectors=&kw=&gaps=0&level2=1&period=current) - [3.0 mi direct DAVISTECH P1 ChargePoint 6.5 kW · 2 ports · J1772](/map?lat=41.02735&lng=-111.92436&z=13&networks=chargepoint&connectors=&kw=&gaps=0&level2=1&period=current) - [3.0 mi direct DAVISTECH WELDING ChargePoint 13.4 kW · 2 ports · J1772 · NACS](/map?lat=41.02894&lng=-111.92259&z=13&networks=chargepoint&connectors=&kw=&gaps=0&level2=1&period=current) - [3.0 mi direct DAVISTECH P2 ChargePoint 6.5 kW · 2 ports · J1772](/map?lat=41.02872&lng=-111.92371&z=13&networks=chargepoint&connectors=&kw=&gaps=0&level2=1&period=current) Calculated from open Level 2 sites on Aug 21, 2026. Distances do not follow roads. [Check Level 2 sites on the Backroads Map.](/map?lat=40.99626&lng=-111.88452&z=9&community=1&level2=1&gaps=0) STOPS AND CONCERNS ## 3 places along the route 01 ### Trailhead Trailhead 02 ### Fork ![Fork trail photo 1](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/58841e27-867e-440f-b07b-704cb24c6e42?variant=card-v4) 03 ### Stop 2 ![Stop 2 trail photo 1](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/09f8b05f-7fae-4d6c-a9f0-0fdedac366cd?variant=card-v4) ![Stop 2 trail photo 2](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/0c1f1b82-f59a-4bd5-87d7-2ecf330b4eb9?variant=card-v4) ![Stop 2 trail photo 3](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/ac036204-e5e8-4cbb-8976-b2cd9eae3767?variant=card-v4) ![Stop 2 trail photo 4](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/af80d1cd-f543-4172-95d5-afac973037b4?variant=card-v4) ![Stop 2 trail photo 5](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/4e2abcd4-3048-4ec0-a4f2-99d12f790d71?variant=card-v4) ![Stop 2 trail photo 6](/api/v1/community/places/d8f5a7ad-f85e-4b44-bfea-3f1926cea384/photos/9d209bbf-6054-46a0-ae3d-44ebd702a253?variant=card-v4) Check current access and land-manager rules before you drive. 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