Courthouse Towers Explained

Courthouse Towers
Map:Utah
Coordinates:38.6364°N -109.5985°W
Label:Courthouse Towers
Location:Arches National Park, Utah
Nearest City:Moab, Utah

The Courthouse Towers is a collection of tall stone columns located within the Park Avenue section of Arches National Park.[1] The formation was named after its reminiscence to tall buildings in Park Avenue, New York City.[2]

Access

This hike begins at the Park Avenue viewpoint and trailhead, located on the north side of the Arches Scenic Drive, 2.3 miles from the visitor center. The trail also gives access to the Three Gossips.[3]

External links

38.6317°N -109.6022°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bjornstad, Eric . Desert Rock I: Rock Climbs in the National Parks . 1996 . . 0-934641-92-7 . 139 .
  2. Park Avenue and Courthouse Towers, National Park Service, July 9, 2023, https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/courthouse-towers.htm
  3. Details: Park Avenue Trail, HikingWalking.com, July 9, 2023, https://hikingwalking.com/index.php/destinations/ut/ut_se/arches/park_avenue/park_avenue_detail