Courthouse Towers
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| Courthouse Towers | |
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.jpg) View of the towers | |
  Courthouse Towers Location in Utah | |
| Location | Arches National Park, Utah |
| Nearest city | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38°38′11″N 109°35′55″W / 38.6364°N 109.5985°W |
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,500 m) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Bjornstad, Eric (1996). Desert Rock I: Rock Climbs in the National Parks. Globe Pequot. p. 139. ISBN 0-934641-92-7.
- ^ Park Avenue and Courthouse Towers, National Park Service, July 9, 2023, https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/courthouse-towers.htm
- ^ Details: Park Avenue Trail, HikingWalking.com, July 9, 2023, https://hikingwalking.com/index.php/destinations/ut/ut_se/arches/park_avenue/park_avenue_detail
External links
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Media related to Courthouse Towers (Arches National Park) at Wikimedia Commons
38°37′54″N 109°36′08″W / 38.63167°N 109.60222°W
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