"During an unexpected Overnight stay in Saint MartinI got a unique opportunity to climb the highest Peak of the Island during the Night. Took a Taxi to Loterie Farm and then followed up the Road to the Antenna before making a left turn to follow an uphill climb to the Peak Plateau of Pic du Paradis. After stumbling around in the Pitch-black Night for a while I was able to find the Peak Marker. A great view overlooking the Town below and listening to the waves from the nearby Beach below. " — Nuernberger • Jan 21, 2014

"Pic Paradis via Loterie Farm. Some beta for the folks visiting St. Maarten. First off, check TravelAdvisor for information on the high crime rate on this particular hike. Don't bring anything you don't mind losing. Because of this, I chose to climb up from the Loterie Farm, which is about half way up Pic Paradis. Driving to the top from the turn off to Loterie is probably only 3 or 4 minutes, but I didn't want to spoil my wifes vacation by dealing with hooligans. Loterie Farm will cost you 5 euros or 7 US dollars. They give you a very bad map, but it will suffice. Go through the gate, find a trial heading up the mountain on the right. I had the whole trail to myself. The Great Explorer waited in the restaurant. The person at the desk said that it would take 3 hours round-trip...I suspected it wouldn't take an hour. It was just about that. She also guided me to the western tower as the "High Point." When I got to the top, I realized that wasn't the case. When you reach the road, backtrack to the east and you will see a large trail heading up to a group of 4 or 5 towers. It takes about 5 minutes (if you go slow) to go up and back from the road. When I went up, the road was empty. Whe..." — edwandall • Jun 7, 2011