Grinnell Point, Mountain cliff in Glacier National Park, Montana, US

Grinnell Point is a steep rock formation that rises directly from the western shore of Swiftcurrent Lake in Glacier National Park. The wall drops sharply from the ridge line to the water below, making it highly visible from trails and boats on the lake.

Grinnell Point is named for George Bird Grinnell, the historian, anthropologist and naturalist who initiated the establishment of Glacier National Park. The point is a spur of Mount Grinnell, which lies 0.34 km to the west-southwest.

The name honours George Bird Grinnell, the naturalist and anthropologist who campaigned for the creation of Glacier National Park. Because the spur stands directly across Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel, it is the most photographed mountain in the park, and visitors often mistake it for Mount Grinnell itself.

The best views come from hiking trails that start near Swiftcurrent Lake and offer good vantage points throughout the area. Proper footwear and careful footing are essential due to the steep, uneven terrain.

This point is technically a subsidiary peak of Mount Grinnell, positioned just to the side of the main summit. Many hikers notice this smaller formation while ascending toward the main mountain.