Grinnell Point, Mountain cliff in Glacier National Park, Montana, US
Grinnell Point rises to 2,316 meters above sea level, featuring steep rocky walls that dominate the western shore of Swiftcurrent Lake.
The cliff received its name from George Bird Grinnell, who contributed to establishing Glacier National Park in 1910 through conservation efforts.
Native American tribes of Montana considered this mountain territory as sacred grounds for ceremonies and traditional hunting practices.
The mountain offers class 2-3 scrambling routes for experienced hikers, with access through designated trails within Glacier National Park.
The cliff functions as a subpeak of Mount Grinnell, positioned 0.34 kilometers to the west-southwest with a prominence of 49 meters.
Location: Glacier County
Elevation above the sea: 2,316 m
GPS coordinates: 48.78750,-113.68278
Latest update: March 12, 2025 04:00
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