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Newton Cave

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Page By: gimpilator

Created/Edited: Oct 12, 2009 / Nov 1, 2010

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Overall, Washington is not the best state for cave systems. The best caving to be found in western Washington is located inside Cave Ridge located between Snoqualmie Mountain and Guye Peak. Unlike your typical limestone caves, the caves of Cave Ridge were formed by the erosion of a large vein of white marble. There are several entrances to different systems including the formidable Hellhole Cave, Danger Cave and others. Newton Cave is the deepest known cave in Washington. According to altimeter, we went to a depth of 25 stories before reaching turn around time. Much of these cave systems have yet to be explored.

Don't expect me to tell you how to find the exact location. The combination of deep shafts and slippery down-sloping slabs makes spelunking on Cave Ridge extremely hazardous. Only the most experienced cavers and rock climbers should explore these systems. And only the most determined researchers will discover old beta describing where to look.

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EastKing

This was hardcore!!

Voted 10/10

I love the rappell down to the floor. This was clear a classic. I have been in three other caves, and none of them come even close to the thrill factor of this cave. It was a total rush.

Posted Oct 13, 2009 1:43 am


	gimpilator	Re: This was hardcore!!
	Hasn't voted	I'm going to plan my own trip back to that area for Cascade Cave possibly within the next few weeks. You are invited if you would like to come along.
		Posted Oct 16, 2009 8:18 pm


	EastKing	Re: This was hardcore!!
	Voted 10/10	I might be game on that one. Hopefully there is a rappell on it!
		Posted Oct 17, 2009 2:54 am

MarkDidier

Serious Caving!

Voted 10/10

Now I've been caving three times, but nothing like what you were doing - serious stuff! Nice album.

Mark

Posted Oct 16, 2009 4:44 pm


	gimpilator	Re: Serious Caving!
	Hasn't voted	Thanks Mark. I appreciate your feedback. I've been on a handful of easy caving tours but I always wanted to get off the damn walkways and do my own thing. This is the first time I was on such an independent trip. It was a lot of fun and I plan to explore more caves in the future Adam
		Posted Oct 16, 2009 8:17 pm


	MarkDidier	Re: Serious Caving!
	Voted 10/10	On my caving trips we did some major "crawling on the belly", and plenty of crawls thru some narrow slots, but no ropes, etc. You did some serious caving! Don't know about you, but I've always been so happy to see daylight after a long day in a cave! When I scrolled thru the Area/Range page for the Alpine Lakes Wilderness I couldn't believe how beautiful those lakes are. What an awesome place to live by! I'm thinking I need to finally visit the PNW. Happy Trails, Mark
		Posted Oct 16, 2009 10:25 pm


	gimpilator	Re: Serious Caving!
	Hasn't voted	I know the feeling. After 7 hours I was really looking forward to seeing some natural light and feeling a breeze on my face. I'll be a posting a trip report here within the next few days. You're right about another thing too. I've been to many places around the country and I'm still convinced that I live in one of the best spots for outdoor activities. I hope you get a chance to check it out over here. Cheers, Adam
		Posted Oct 18, 2009 3:22 pm

JoelSkok

Newton Cave memories

Voted 10/10

I've been in there a few times but never with a rope to negotiate the major drops. Especially fond of the Flute room and the chaotic layout of the passages. Thanks for posting this gimpilator---explore some others up there, love to see more pictures

Posted Dec 10, 2010 4:56 pm

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