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Nahant Public Library – Forty Steps Beach loop from Nahant

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Nahant Public Library – Forty Steps Beach loop from Nahant

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4.6

(5346)

12,250

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Nahant Public Library – Forty Steps Beach loop from Nahant

01:13

4.61km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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885 m

Nahant Public Library

Highlight • Monument

The library is next to the town hall and post office. As tiny as it is, this is effectively "downtown" Nahant.

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1.31 km

Forty Steps Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very pretty! It's actually a good thing that you're hardly allowed to park on this beautiful island, otherwise it would probably be completely blocked by cars. Go there by bike! 🙂

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2.34 km

View of Outer Boston Harbor from Lodge Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to go to by bike, since there is no public parking. (Not great for a public park...) Go through the gate and up to the top of the hill. Great views and peaceful location.

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3.08 km

Nahant Tennis Club – Birthplace of American Lawn Tennis

Highlight • Historical Site

Nahant is the birthplace of American tennis, where James Dwight and Frederick Sears played the nation’s first lawn tennis match in 1874. To celebrate the 150th anniversary, the town hosted …

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4.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

1.45 km

466 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.00 km

466 m

Elevation

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Nahant Public Library – Forty Steps Beach loop from Nahant

Nahant Public Library

Forty Steps Beach

View of Outer Boston Harbor from Lodge Park

Nahant Tennis Club – Birthplace of American Lawn Tennis

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