Vogelsang Peak
{{Short description|Summit in Yosemite National Park}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Vogelsang Peak
| photo = Vogelsang Peak. Yosemite National Park, California, USA.jpg
| photo_size =
| photo_caption = Vogelsang Peak as seen from the Rafferty Creek valley in late June
| elevation_ft = 11,498
| elevation_ref = {{NAVD88}}{{cite peakbagger |pid=13556 |name=Vogelsang Peak, California |accessdate=2014-12-05}}
| prominence_ft = 853
| range = Cathedral Range
| listing = Highest mountains of Yosemite NP
| location = {{ubl
| Mariposa County, California, U.S. }}
| map = USA California
| map_caption = none
| map_size = 200
| label_position =
| coordinates = {{coord|37.7773653|N|119.3495213|W|type:mountain_region:US-CA_scale:100000_source:GNIS|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates_ref = {{cite gnis |id=255203 |name=Vogelsang Peak |accessdate=2021-11-18}}
| topo = USGS Vogelsang Peak
| first_ascent = 1923 by François E. Matthes{{cite Secor |edition=3 |page=420}}
| easiest_route = Simple Scramble, {{YDS|2}}
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}}
Vogelsang Peak is a peak in the Cathedral Range of Yosemite National Park, located in northeastern Mariposa County, California. Though Mount Florence is higher, at {{convert|12567|ft|m}}, at {{convert|11498|ft|m}} the summit rises higher than most of the surrounding peaks, and offers sweeping panoramic views in every direction.
Naming
The peak was named by Col. H.C. Benson in 1907. There is dispute over whether the peak was named for Charles A Vogelsang, an executive officer of California's State Fish and Game Commission from 1896–1901, or his brother Alexander Theodore Vogelsang, who served as president of the California State Board of Fish and Game from 1901-1910.
Topography
Vogelsang Peak's southeastern side is made up of a relatively uniform arc of steep rock. Its northwestern side is a series of cirques and sheer cliffs. Well known climbing routes include the Nightingale Arête (II 5.9) and the West Face (IV 5.10 A2). Vogelsang Pass, Vogelsang Lake and the Vogelsang High Sierra Camp are located northeast of the summit.
References
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External links
- {{cite summitpost |id=151700 |name=Vogelsang Peak}}
Category:Mountains of Yosemite National Park