With a height of 1,394 metres (4,573 ft), Maderas is the smaller of the two volcanoes which make up the island of Ometepe.Unlike Concepción,[2] the other volcano on the island, Maderas has not been active in historical times.The slopes of Maderas are one of the few places on the Pacific side of Nicaragua where cloud forests grow.Cloud forests are characterized by a rich plant and animal life, made possible by the high levels of humidity in the climate.The hike to the top of the crater can be difficult, with steep inclines that become muddy during rainy weather.