Salem Forest Lore Tour

Overview

Unlike any walking tour in Salem, the Forest Lore Tour takes you outside the heart of downtown and into one of the few remaining wild places in the area, where you learn from a practicing Witch, what it means to experience real magic, why nature is so important, and how to incorporate ancient knowledge into modern life.

Wear your hiking boots and bring your curiosity! This is a one-mile, guided hike that takes to you the crossroads of science, history, and philosophy in Salem Woods. Rain or shine, but we can't operate in snow due to trail conditions.

City: Salem

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $33.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $33.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

(free upon request)

rain poncho (as needed)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Our guides are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please visit https://www.salem.org/blog/covid19/ for the latest visitor requirements.

What To Expect

Salem

Step away from the bustle of downtown and walk with the Mushroom Witch through magical Salem Woods. Learn about healing plants, witchcraft, folklore, ecology, and the natural history of this enchanting city.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (199)

Q7712RJevag

Oct 2022

Easily one of my favorites of our trip! So nice to get away from the city and get back to nature for a little bit. Tour guide was incredible, very knowledgeable. Took a nice leisurely pace , easy to keep up and really look around the beautiful forest 🌳 🍄

Randonius88

Oct 2022

Yuni, “The Mushroom Witch, shows genuine passion, love, and appreciation for nature throughout an approximate 1 mile long nature hike. Her knowledge of the local plants is incredible and her experiences are vast, as you would expect a person with 20 years of experience to be. Being an ally with nature, she amazingly articulates the importance of nature and simple ways we can be environmentally conscious. Being a novice witch myself and my wife an advanced one, we would love to hopefully see her offering nature hikes that are tailored to deepening newer or less practiced witches; something that allows opportunities for a more hands-on-learning experience. If you know nothing about witchcraft or find curiosity as to what it actually consists of, Yuni is definitely recommended and her knowledge is on point. It may also be a good inclusion to discuss common misconceptions about practicing witchcraft and herbs (like how white sage isn’t good for cleansing and the herb and “smudging” are closed practices) that beginners may not know. Thank you so much, Yuni! You’re an amazing human and a wonderful witch! Cheers,

CathyA1145

Oct 2022

Uni was super informative and very friendly! 100% recommend! 🍄 We hiked through the woods and stopped a few times to discuss plants and things within the Forrest!