Francs Peak
Francs Peak, elevation 13,158 feet (4,011 m), is the highest point in the Absaroka Range which extends from north-central Wyoming into south-central Montana, in the United States. It is in the Washakie Wilderness of Shoshone National Forest, and the peak is also the highest point in Park County, Wyoming, which includes much of Yellowstone National Park. It was named after Otto Franc, a cattle baron and homesteader in the Big Horn Basin.
| Francs Peak | |
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Francs Peak from Haymaker Pass | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,158 ft (4,011 m) |
| Prominence | 4,056 ft (1,236 m) |
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| Coordinates | 43°57′41″N 109°19′51″W |
| Geography | |
Francs Peak Location in Wyoming Francs Peak Location in the United States | |
| Location | Park County, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Parent range | Absaroka Range |
| Topo map | USGS Francs Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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