Nevis Peak

Nevis Peak is a possibly active volcano on the island of Nevis in the West Indies, which is part of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The stratovolcano reaches a height of 985 meters (3,232 feet) and is the island's highest peak. Although there have been no eruptions since prehistory, active fumaroles and hot springs can be seen on the island's coastal slopes, indicating low-level volcanic activity.

Farming is impossible on the steeper slopes of Nevis Peak. In the mountain, there is dry forest, humid forest, and rain forest at the lower levels of the mountain, with rain forest above that. There is a cloud forest, a montane habitat, near the top of the peak, which is covered in cloud most of the time.

The trek to the top of the peak and back is possible, but the path contains some difficult aspects. Hikers must be physically fit to finish this route, and it is vital to travel with a competent guide for safety reasons. On clear days, the top of the mountain offers breathtaking views over not only Nevis, but also the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the several surrounding islands of the Leeward Island chain.

Birds such as the red-necked pigeon and the bridled quail-dove, as well as many battalions of the African green vervet monkey, which was introduced in the past and has grown naturalized, are among the fauna of the mountain. Nevis Peak's flora includes five different types of tree ferns, several Heliconia species, and a variety of other plants.

Location: in the centre of the island of Nevis of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Elevation: 985 m (3,232 ft)