Nevis Peak

Nevis Peak is a stratovolcano rising to 985 meters (3,232 feet) and surrounded by four additional flank lava domes encircling its main summit cone. The mountain displays the typical layered structure of this volcano type, with steep slopes built up over many eruptions.

The volcano formed through repeated volcanic activity spanning millions of years, creating the island's highest point. Recent seismic records show a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in 2008 that occurred northeast of the peak at considerable depth.

The peak serves as a geographical meeting point for all five parishes of Nevis, functioning as a central reference for how the island's administrative regions are organized.

The trails to the summit demand good fitness and experience, as the terrain is steep and weather can change rapidly. Starting early in the day and checking conditions beforehand helps ensure a safer visit.

Active fumaroles and hot springs line the volcano's coastal slopes, revealing that volcanic processes continue beneath the surface despite the mountain's dormant status. These thermal features make it one of the few Caribbean volcanoes still showing signs of internal heat.

Location: Saint Kitts and Nevis

Elevation above the sea: 985 m

GPS coordinates: 17.15009,-62.58320

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56