To get the full effect of this 18 mile hike (9 there - 9 back), it is best to overnight at Whitfield Inn and leave for the peak at 2:00 AM to arrive at 5:30 AM in time for the sunrise.

The change in altitude (from 3,500 ft. to 7,000 ft.) is tiring, but do not be daunted; pace yourself, take torches, food, water and a good pair of boots and you will be fine.

Costs will be confirmed pending your requirements as there are several options.

The forests are well preserved with all forms of ferns, lichens and trees along the way. As you ascend to 7,000 ft. the tree canopy gets shorter and more stunted. This area is called Alpine Forest where an extensive vegetation found here is endemic only to Jamaica.

The road to Whitfield Inn	Nearing the The Peak itself
The trail is well marked and there is a Ranger's Station halfway up at Portland Gap, where you can take a break.

Alpine forest, these trees are around 8 ft. high	2" high silver lichen at the Peak
The continual moisture that makes this incredible vegetation possible is also the greatest menace to viewing sunrises. On this day rain was avoided, but strong breeze and cloud prevented viewing the sunrise On the descent, more time was taken to note the trees thick with Bromeliads and draped in mosses. This type of forest was at 5,000 ft. - 6,000 ft.	Though the cloud makes everything dark and mysterious, one suddenly walks underneath it and awesome views are exposed. It is well worth taking time and enjoying these panoramas.