This is a strenuous hike, but worth it. Its far side is mostly exposed rock and has cables installed on it to aid hikers. Just beyond it and to the right you see the rounded twin peaks of Saddleback. Then, in the middle rear, is Basin Mtn, showing its exposed rock face. The pointy peak between Basin and Saddleback is a part of Basin.
Haystack is to the left of Basin to the rear.
Directly above the summit of Basin you can see the summit of Mt. Marcy. The view to the SE is terrific, providing a look at a number of High Peaks. High in the background is Dix Mtn with slides on its NW salient showing. In front of Dix is the Dial-Nippletop ridgeline. The summit of Nippletop is marked by a long slide disappearing to the NW behind Mt Colvin.