Record SL-818216 · Wikidata Q18168475
Vogelsang Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,488
m
11,444 ft
Prominence
853 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
37.7774° N,
119.3495° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaVogelsang Peak is a peak in the Cathedral Range of Yosemite National Park, located in northeastern Mariposa County, California. Though Mount Florence is higher, at 12,567 feet (3,830 m), at 11,498 feet (3,505 m) the summit rises higher than most of the surrounding peaks, and offers sweeping panoramic views in every direction.
First ascent
Date
1923
François E. Matthes
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Peak | 3,477 m | NE 38° | 2.0 km |
| Choo-Choo Mountain | 3,452 m | NW 335° | 3.0 km |
| Emeric Dome | 2,948 m | W 264° | 3.2 km |
| Parsons Peak | 3,699 m | E 91° | 3.7 km |
| Rafferty Peak | 3,382 m | N 353° | 4.2 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Arete | Vogelsang Peak | 5c | 34 m |
| Boss Man | Peak 11,357 | 6c+ | 4.5 km |
| Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse | Cathedral Range Enchainments | 5a | 6.0 km |
| Cathedral Range Traverse | Cathedral Range Enchainments | 1+ | 6.0 km |
| North Ridge of Matthes Crest | Matthes Crest | 5b | 6.3 km |
| The Matthes Crest Sphinx | Matthes Crest | 5b | 6.3 km |
| Anduril | Matthes Crest | 6a | 6.3 km |
| Matthes Crest Traverse - South to North | Matthes Crest | 5a | 6.3 km |
| East Face of South Tower | Cockscomb | 6a | 7.2 km |
| East Face | Cockscomb | 4c | 7.2 km |
| Spiral Staircase | Cockscomb | 2- | 7.2 km |
| West Face | Cockscomb | 1 | 7.2 km |
| Least Resistance | Cockscomb | 5a | 7.2 km |
| Compromise | Cockscomb | 5a | 7.2 km |
| The Echo Ridge | Echo Peaks | 1+ | 7.8 km |
| Southwest Ridge | Echo Peaks | 1+ | 7.8 km |
| South Buttress | Columbia Finger | 5b | 8.0 km |
| Lyell Glacier | Mt. Lyell | 1- | 8.1 km |
| East Arete via South East Ridge | Mt. Lyell | 1 | 8.1 km |
| The Roof | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 8.1 km |
| Toffey’s Turnabout(East Face Direct) | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 8.1 km |
| Unicorn Peak Normal Route | Unicorn Peak | 1 | 8.1 km |
| Tik Tok | Upper Cathedral Lake Boulders | V0 | 8.9 km |
| Pachinko traverse | Upper Cathedral Lake Boulders | V1 | 8.9 km |
| Railway Cat | Upper Cathedral Lake Boulders | V0 | 8.9 km |