- Elevation, modelled
- 131 m
- Tallest summit within 8.9 miles
- Ivy Hill234 m · 7.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Merritt Parkway3.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:31local time
- Coordinates
- 41.1733, -73.4910
Firefly Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Connecticut, at a modelled 131 m. Ivy Hill stands 234 m to the north, 7.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Ferris Hill, a peak 0.4 miles away. Merritt Parkway passes 3.3 miles off.
- Operated by
- New Canaan Land Trust
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.9 miles of Firefly Sanctuary. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hill | N 8° | 234 m | 7.7 mi |
| Mount Aspetong | WNW 295° | 229 m | 8.9 mi |
| Prospect Hill | N 360° | 228 m | 7.5 mi |
| Branchville Hill | NNE 12° | 225 m | 6.5 mi |
| Biddle Hill | N 8° | 223 m | 6.7 mi |
| Fox Hill | NW 316° | 223 m | 7.5 mi |
| Windy Hill | NNE 24° | 220 m | 8.7 mi |
| Cains Hill | N 9° | 213 m | 8.6 mi |
- 3.3 mi off the Merritt ParkwayNational
- 15.9 mi off the Bronx River Parkway
- 25.1 mi off the Palisades Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Ferris Hill: 0.4 mi
- Canoe Hill: 0.8 mi
- Pine Hill: 0.9 mi
- Lambert Hill: 1.2 mi
- Huckleberry Hills: 1.4 mi
Nature reserves
- Browning Wildlife Sanctuary: 0.7 mi
- Clark Property: 1.4 mi
- Wild Duck Road Open Space: 1.5 mi
- Still Pond Preserve: 1.9 mi
- Mill Pond Park: 1.9 mi
Parks
- Deer Park: 1.0 mi
- New Canaan Nature Center: 1.4 mi
- God's Acre: 1.7 mi
- Irwin Park: 2.0 mi
- Cobblers Green: 2.0 mi
Gardens
- Herb Garden: 1.5 mi
- Community Garden: 1.5 mi
- Wildflower garden: 4.2 mi
- Perennial Border: 4.2 mi
- Sensory Garden: 4.2 mi
Museums
- New Canaan Historical Society: 1.6 mi
- New Canaan Museum & Historical Society: 1.6 mi
- John Rogers Studio and Museum: 1.6 mi
- Glass House Visitor's Center: 1.9 mi
- Sculpture Gallery: 2.8 mi
Historic sites
- Leornard Bradley Plaque: 3.2 mi
- Waveny Mansion: 3.6 mi
- 911 Arch: 4.3 mi
- Olmstead Memorial: 5.1 mi
- 9/11 Memorial: 5.7 mi
Artworks
- Annunaki: 7.1 mi
- Dancing Girl: 8.7 mi
- Samford Sign: 8.8 mi
- Stamford Cone: 9.1 mi
- Pollinator Pathway Mural: 11.4 mi
Beaches
- Marvin Beach: 7.4 mi
- Harbor View Beach: 7.7 mi
- Calf Pasture Beach: 8.0 mi
- Rowayton Community Beach: 8.0 mi
- Long Beach: 8.3 mi
Attractions: 20
- Earthplace: 6.0 mi
- Weir House: 6.1 mi
- Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust Scout Cabin: 6.8 mi
- Darien Arts Center: 7.4 mi
- Rowayton Dog Park: 8.0 mi
Waterfalls: 16
- Cascade: 5.2 mi
- Sheep Falls: 5.5 mi
- Cascade: 6.9 mi
- Farms Falls: 7.3 mi
- Cascade: 8.9 mi
Picnic sites: 13
- The Meadow: 4.4 mi
- Pell Hill: 7.4 mi
- Bergfield Picnic Site: 7.8 mi
- Cedar Grove: 15.8 mi
- Oak Grove: 16.1 mi
Lighthouses: 11
- Peck Ledge Light: 9.1 mi
- Stamford Harbor Ledge Light: 11.4 mi
- Stamford Harbor Ledge Light: 11.4 mi
- Eatons Neck Light: 15.9 mi
- Tongue Point Light: 16.3 mi
Cliffs: 10
- Old Raven Rocks: 6.1 mi
- Castle Rock: 6.2 mi
- Indian Rock Shelter: 6.4 mi
- Caumsett State Historic Park Bluffs: 16.2 mi
- Caumsett State Historic Park Bluffs: 16.4 mi
Rest areas: 5
- RT. 15 New Canaan SB Service Plaza: 3.7 mi
- RT. 15 New Canaan NB Service Plaza: 3.7 mi
- Danbury Rest Area: 15.0 mi
- Rest Area CT-15 (South Bound): 24.1 mi
- Rest Area CT-15 (North Bound): 24.2 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Cuties Island: 9.6 mi
- Pleasure Beach: 16.8 mi
Springs: 1
- The Silver Spring: 5.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:58 | 18:30 | 19:06 |
| June solstice | 05:22 | 19:49 | 20:31 |
| September equinox | 06:42 | 18:17 | 18:53 |
| December solstice | 07:17 | 15:45 | 16:29 |
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