POTD January 28, 2014: Cliff Lake, western Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah

Cliff Lake, western Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah
Photographer: Don Clark

Cliff Lake, seen above in midday light, is located adjacent to the larger Wall Lake and near the base of Mount Watson.

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