NPS Photo Distant Views and Soaring TowersAfter passing the visitor center and climbing steeply along switchback roads, the first major area of the park you'll see is Park Avenue and the Courthouse Towers area. You can walk among massive monoliths and towering walls and see views of the nearby La Sal Mountains. Places to Go
Park Avenue Viewpoint and TrailheadThe sheer walls of this canyon reminded early visitors of buildings lining a big city street. The trail to the viewpoint is flat and paved. Beyond the viewpoint, the trail descends steeply into the spectacular canyon and continues one mile (1.6 km) to Courthouse Towers. For a roundtrip hike, retrace your steps along the trail rather than walking along the road. 
NPS/Chris Wonderly La Sal Mountains Viewpoint Enjoy a 360-degree view from a relatively flat sandstone bench. See the La Sal Mountains to the east and distinctive formations like Three Gossips, Sheep Rock, and The Organ in the Courthouse Towers area. Look to the horizon for a view of Balanced Rock and The Windows Section. AccessibilityPark AvenueThe beginning of the Park Avenue trail is paved and ends at a viewpoint of Park Avenue. Signs are available along the trail. Beyond the viewpoint, the trail continues steeply downhill into the canyon. Slopes are rocky and uneven. La Sal Mountains ViewpointA paved sidewalk leads alongside the La Sal Mountains Viewpoint parking area. Beyond the parking lot, a rocky, uneven platform leads to a closer view of Courthouse Towers. |
Last updated: June 6, 2021