The highest point of the mountain lies on a plateau with a number of cairns with the most southerly one being the highest point. The mountain stands on the main Scottish east-west watershed with most of the drainage going to Glen Carron and the sea at the west coast.
The summit's highest point is located on a flat area, marked by several piles of stones, with the southernmost one being the highest point. The mountain occupies a key position along Scotland's main east-west watershed divide, with most of its drainage flowing into Glen Carron and the western coast.