We did not go to the top. But I made it to the upper lake. It was a very beautiful hike. The trail was closed about 1/2 mile from the upper lake because of a steep snow field that had covers a cliff edge portion of the trail. I went across which was one of the stupidest things that turned out to be one of the best things I could have done after making it to the lake which had no one in sight.
jimegan - Feb 6, 2008 2:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 1993
GRINNELL MTN
CLIMBED FROM THE LOOP WITH IVAN O'NEIL AND OTHG REMEMBERING A CLIMB BY HIS MOM IN THE EARLY 1900s
It was a few yrs ago, but I do remember the trail was beautiful. Not too rocky. The Grinnell Falls are great. Saw a bear going up the slope of Mount Grinnell. The Upper Grinnell Lake was gorgeous. We did not attempt the summit. Next day is snowed 2 feet!!! No joke!
Route Climbed: Granite Park Chalet to saddle just north of Gould, to summit. Date Climbed: July 18, 2005
Done on the first day of the GMS Mountaineering week. Very nice group of people, nice day until reaching the saddle, from which point on the wind was cold and strong--too cold to stay long on the summit. Nice mountain, with terrific views of Wilbur and Gould and Kinnerly and Iceberg, and the entire host of GNP companion peaks! Nicenicenice!
Coming down we cut through the Swiftcurrent Glacier Basin, and in crossing the glacier I had to self-arrest with my ice axe. Definitely woke me up! Great day all around!
Kyle Van Vleet - Sep 11, 2022 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2022
Grinnell Swiftcurrent traverseSolo. Started my day from the loop. Went up grinnell starting from the overlook. Also added swiftcurrent to the day for the fun of it :)
ToTheHeights - Feb 13, 2018 6:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2017
Glorious Grinnell Morning7/30/17 solo via Grinnell Glacier Overlook
Beautiful route! Round-trip 3hrs 45mins from the Loop
FlatheadNative - Sep 13, 2010 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2010
Success The Second TimeClimbed with Vantana. great day and sweet views.
EarMountain - May 25, 2010 3:57 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2002
Grinnell Mountain2002 with Bud and Hedglin from Grinnell Glacier Trail.
distressbark - Sep 28, 2009 1:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
approach via Swiftcurrent Glacier Basinfantastic route. lush valley between Swiftcurrent Pass Trail and Swiftcurrent Glacier was a real treat.
descended to the Swiftcurrent Pass Trail just west of Bullhead Lake. nothing technical.
pyerger - Jul 28, 2009 4:18 pm
grinellYep.
bfrench - Apr 27, 2009 11:40 pm
GrinnellA great day out with the ladies!
Hotoven - Apr 20, 2009 1:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2005
dangerously funWe did not go to the top. But I made it to the upper lake. It was a very beautiful hike. The trail was closed about 1/2 mile from the upper lake because of a steep snow field that had covers a cliff edge portion of the trail. I went across which was one of the stupidest things that turned out to be one of the best things I could have done after making it to the lake which had no one in sight.
jimegan - Feb 6, 2008 2:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 1993
GRINNELL MTNCLIMBED FROM THE LOOP WITH IVAN O'NEIL AND OTHG REMEMBERING A CLIMB BY HIS MOM IN THE EARLY 1900s
8/6/2000 CLIMBED WITH OTHG FROM THE LOOP
tigerlilly - Sep 13, 2007 6:56 pm
Grinnell Glacier TrailIt was a few yrs ago, but I do remember the trail was beautiful. Not too rocky. The Grinnell Falls are great. Saw a bear going up the slope of Mount Grinnell. The Upper Grinnell Lake was gorgeous. We did not attempt the summit. Next day is snowed 2 feet!!! No joke!
Saintgrizzly - Aug 24, 2005 12:07 am
Route Climbed: Granite Park Chalet to saddle just north of Gould, to summit. Date Climbed: July 18, 2005Done on the first day of the GMS Mountaineering week. Very nice group of people, nice day until reaching the saddle, from which point on the wind was cold and strong--too cold to stay long on the summit. Nice mountain, with terrific views of Wilbur and Gould and Kinnerly and Iceberg, and the entire host of GNP companion peaks! Nicenicenice!
Coming down we cut through the Swiftcurrent Glacier Basin, and in crossing the glacier I had to self-arrest with my ice axe. Definitely woke me up! Great day all around!