Record SL-823297 · Wikidata Q6921000
Mount Grinnell
No list classifications
Elevation
2,686
m
8,812 ft
Prominence
406 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
48.7766° N,
113.7271° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Grinnell is a peak located in the heart of Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Lying just east of the Continental Divide in the Many Glacier region of the park, the peak is flanked to the northwest by Swiftcurrent Glacier and to the south by Grinnell Glacier. Mount Grinnell is named after George Bird Grinnell. From the Many Glacier Hotel on Swiftcurrent Lake, the eastern arm of Mount Grinnell, known as Grinnell Point, hides the main summit.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Wing | 2,257 m | SE 152° | 2.4 km |
| Swiftcurrent Mountain | 2,571 m | W 289° | 3.1 km |
| Mount Wilbur | 2,838 m | N 344° | 3.3 km |
| Mount Gould | 2,911 m | S 167° | 3.9 km |
| Iceberg Peak | 2,789 m | NW 330° | 4.8 km |
| Haystack Butte | 2,282 m | S 185° | 4.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Chimney Route | B-7 Pillar | 5a | 5.4 km |
| The Trough | Pollock Mountain | 5a | 6.9 km |
| The Eagle's Claw | Pollock Mountain | 5c | 6.9 km |
| Quadra-Fecta | Pollock Mountain | 1 | 6.9 km |
| Put Me on a Pedestal | Smash 'N' Grab Slab, The | 5a | 8.1 km |
| North Face of Heavy Runner | Heavy Runner | 5a | 9.2 km |