Revolution Peak Traditional Cache
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Revolution Peak
Revolution Peak is an unofficial name for this peak of 5,454'. The
name came about as such: "We originally called this 'Comrade
Peak' in keeping with the Russian theme, and in honor of the new
name for the Mountaineer's 'Not So Fleet of Foot' group. But when 7
of us gathered for the climb at the Issaquah Park & Ride and
one totalitarian driver led a rebellion with 3 of our comrades to
another peak in another drainage, we decided to redub this
'Revolution Peak'." -John Roper in April 1995 issue of Pack &
Paddle.
It's one of the taller mountains in the immediate area topped by
Preacher Mt at 5,924'; and Mt Defiance at 5,584'. With its central
location between these mountains and the Snoqualmie River Middle
Fork and South Fork Valleys it affords outstanding views including
the Pratt River Valley, many peaks well into Alpine Lakes
Wilderness and the Gifford Valley.
There is also a summit register under the cairn which you may also
want to sign.
Summit Panorama
The Route
There are at least three routes, two of which I would call primary.
One of the primary routes was our return track and starts with a
long but relatively easy slug along the short trail and about six
miles worth on logging roads from the parking area (see
SRMF: Granite Creek Access) past the MMM cache Half
Way Up To Revolution Peak until reaching The
Cabin where it hits the ridge line. From the cabin to the peak
is off-trail with some bushwhack and Class 3 scrambling though the
ridge line is often open forest, especially after the first 1/3 of
a mile or so past the cabin. Note that the area immediately around
the cabin is private property though the logging road runs into it
and beyond.
The other primary route, probably the most popular, is up from
Thompson Lake though I have not taken that way so cannot offer any
information about it at this time.
The secondary one is what myself and CJJIT took while on a loop
around the ridge; we parked at the Granite Creek Access on the
Snoqualmie River Middle Fork and headed up the Gifford Valley to
Gifford Lake then made the ridge near Russian Butte, heading to
Russian Butte and then back along the ridge line here. This route
is very demanding and even downright brutal at times through the
Gifford Valley involving very heavy bushwhack and many spots of
Class 3 scrambling so be sure to read up on it before attempting
(for one, see
Halfway to Gifford Lakes, The Hard Way). I can not recommend
this route unless you really want to have some
‘fun.’
Only attempt if you know what you're doing. Of course, take the
proper gear including hardcopies of topo maps; don't put total
faith into one individual piece of gear a such as GPSr and always
have a backup plan.
The Cache
The cache is a smaller Lock-n-Lock placed in a small cave like
structure near the summit; it's in clear view from the right angle
(looking towards the summit).
Covering the cache is a neat old logging hat that I found during a
previous trip into the Gifford Valley with CJJIT. He suggested I
put it on the summit and ask for pictures and so that great idea is
done. To gain +1,000 bonus caching points you can do the
following:
1. Put on the logging hat and have your picture taken. If alone
then a self-shot from arms length is acceptable.
2. Post the picture with your log
Have fun and be safe!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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