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.

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.

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).