Courthouse Towers, Rock formation in Arches National Park, Utah, US
A collection of tall sandstone columns rises from the desert floor, creating vertical walls that reach heights of 4,800 feet above sea level.
The National Park Service designated this formation as part of Arches National Park's protected landscape, preserving its geological characteristics for future generations.
The stone towers received their name from early settlers who compared their vertical structure to the municipal buildings of New York City.
Visitors can access the formation through the Park Avenue Trail, which extends 1.8 miles round trip from the designated parking area.
The formation includes multiple named structures such as The Three Gossips, Sheep Rock, and the Tower of Babel within its geological complex.
Location: Grand County
GPS coordinates: 38.63170,-109.60200
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:01
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