Nestled in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains, Desolation Lake shimmers beneath a canopy of golden aspens, their autumn hues painting the hillsides in brilliant shades of yellow and orange. The tranquil waters mirror the crisp blue sky, while red and green foliage in the foreground adds a striking contrast to the scene. A gentle curve of the shoreline leads the eye into this peaceful alpine basin, where the season’s colors reach their peak in a fleeting but breathtaking display of fall in Utah’s high country.