[5] It is located within the East Humboldt Wilderness of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest and is 11,311 feet (3,448 m) high.

[2] An arch, named Hole in the Mountain or Lizzie's Window,[6] is in the ridge about one-third of a mile (0.5 km) south of the summit at about 11,127 feet (3,392 m).

However, the route to the basin is long, generally unmarked, and is best accomplished on horseback with an outfitter in the area.

[citation needed] After reaching the basin the round trip to the window can usually be accomplished within two hours.

It will be immediately apparent that any direct route to the window is a very difficult task, even dangerous.