Forty steps is one of the 2 dive sites in Nahant that are frequented. This site has the closest thing to caves in the north shore. Follow the dive around to the right towards chimneys and you will encounter large ledges that lead into covered passages that provide some cool environments. You can also do this dive is conjunction with chimneys. Bathrooms haven’t made it to this dive site yet.
OPTIMAL TIDE: Any
DIFFICULTY: Easy
EXPOSURE: East
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: G-MAPS from Boston
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DIVE DESCRIPTION: This dive is well known for diverse sea life and the tunnels created by the ledges that run on the right side of the cove. You can also dive the center and left sides of the cove for spectacular dives as well. A nice way to do this dive is to drop the gear off at forty steps and then park the car at chimneys. Dive from forty steps to chimneys. Then you’re at you car ready to pack.
PARKING: Do not attempt to park at any site in Nahant without checking in at the police station. More often than not they will give out parking passes to a few cars on most days. If you have more cars than you can get passes for you can leave some cars at the lot near the entrance to the town. It is recommended to drop your gear off and park at chimneys where parking spots are.
