THE TRINITY TRAILS GEOCACHING ADVENTURE
The TRWD Geocaching Adventure takes you on a journey along our local waterways to discover hidden gems, historically significant locations, and some of the most popular spots in and around Fort Worth. It's perfect for families, geocaching newbies and seasoned "cachers" alike.
Our Geocaching Challenge Passport now contains up to 42 geocaches hidden along the Trinity River, Marine Creek Lake, and Eagle Mountain Park! A special award awaits those clever enough to earn 20 points in the Passport by answering the question located inside each cache and participating in approved recreation activities. More details on how to get this award are in the "Take the Challenge" section.
While on your Geocaching Adventure, you'll marvel at 100+ miles of scenic beauty that the Trinity Trails and more has to offer. Please keep in mind that on any given geocache quest, you are likely to see runners, walkers, cyclists, families or even an occasional horse sharing the trail with you (it is Fort Worth, after all).
WHAT IS GEOCACHING?
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game. Using a GPS-enabled device (you can even use your smartphone), navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the container hidden at that location, known as a "geocache". We're warning you, once you experience the thrill of the treasure hunt, you'll be hooked.
Watch this informative video to learn more about geocaching!
THE 7 BASIC STEPS TO PARTICIPATE
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Register here for a free membership.
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Visit the TRWD Trinity Trails Geocaching Adventure page to explore our geocaches and their coordinates.
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Use the coordinates to locate the geocache using your GPS device.
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Once you find the cache, sign the logbook inside.
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If you've decided to participate in the challenge, there is a question inside each cache you must answer and log on your Challenge Passport.
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Some caches have trinkets inside. Feel free to swap one with another you've brought of equal or greater value. It's tradition after all.
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When you're done, return the geocache to its original location
and continue on your adventure.
DO YOU LIKE A CHALLENGE?
To participate in our challenge, you will need to download and print the Challenge Passport. Bring it along to log the answers to the question we have included in each cache. Don’t have your passport with you? No problem, just remember the answers and log them on your passport later.
In order to complete your Challenge Passport, you must earn up to 20 points by logging the cache and answering the question inside the container. Points can also be earned if you show proof of participation in approved recreation activities. Approved recreation activities can be found on the Challenge Passport.
If you’re adventurous enough to complete the passport, please send your passport to 800 E. Northside, Fort Worth, TX 76102 or email us. Geocachers who submit their passport will receive a TRACKABLE TRWD Trinity Trails Adventure Geocoin.
The Challenge Passport document includes challenge rules, point system and submission instructions.
Download the Challenge Passport PDFSOME COMMON QUESTIONS
Geocaches & Approved River Activities
- Official TRWD GeoTour Geocaches (MUST earn a minimum of 15 points) = 1 Point
- Rent a bike for Trinity Trails usage = 1 Point
- Attend TRWD event such as Trash Bash, FlyFest, or Fort Worth’s Fourth = 2 Points
- Dine or get a drink at any riverside restaurant = 2 Points
- Take brewery tour at Martin House Brewery Co. = 2 Points
- Take brewery tour at Panther Island Brewing = 2 Points
- Visit the Swim Beach at Twin Points Park = 3 Points
- Kayak, Canoe or SUP rental for Trinity Trails usage = 3 Points
- Horseback Riding along the Trinity Trails from Stockyards Station = 3 Points
- Adopt a drain to keep the Trinity litter-free at TRWD’s AdoptADrainFW.com = 3 Points
- To complete the passport, you must earn 20 points. Points may be earned through our 42 cache options and approved recreation activities.
- Must earn a minimum of 15 points through our GeoTour caches (questions have to be answered to show proof of find) and additional points may be earned through approved recreation activities.
- Must show proof of recreation activities with a purchase receipt or signed form which can be delivered in person or attached in an email to geocaching@trwd.com.
- The same activity cannot be counted twice to your passport. You must choose different activities to earn more points!
GEOTOUR POINT SYSTEM AND RULES
Accept the challenge by earning 20 points out of a possible 30 cache options along with approved river activities!
Rules
- To complete the passport, you must earn 20 points. Points may be earned through our 42 cache options and approved recreation activities.
- Must earn minimum of 15 points through our GeoTour caches (questions have to be answered to show proof of find) and additional points may be earned through approved recreation activities.
- Must show proof of recreation activities with a purchase receipt or signed form which can be delivered in person or attached in an email to geocaching@trwd.com.
- The same activity cannot be counted twice to your passport. You must choose different activities to earn more points!
Point System
Geocaches & Approved Recreation Activities
- Official TRWD GeoTour Geocaches (MUST earn a minimum of 15 points) = 1 Point
- Rent a bike for Trinity Trails usage = 1 Point
- Attend TRWD event such as Trash Bash, FlyFest, or Fort Worth’s Fourth = 2 Points
- Dine or get a drink at any riverside restaurant = 2 Points
- Take brewery tour at Martin House Brewery Co. = 2 Points
- Take brewery tour at Panther Island Brewing = 2 Points
- Visit the Swim Beach at Twin Points Park = 3 Points
- Kayak, Canoe or SUP rental for Trinity Trails usage = 3 Points
- Horseback Riding along the Trinity Trails from Stockyards Station = 3 Points
- Adopt a drain to keep the Trinity litter-free at TRWD’s AdoptADrainFW.com = 3 Points
ABOUT THE CACHES
HISTORY
- Centennial Celebration
- Dance at the Springs
- Fort Worth's Founder
- Grit and Tenacity
- Honoring Buckley
- Legacy of Love
- Moo-ving Forward
- Quickstick’s Corral
- Riverfront Dining
- Rock the Flood
- Rotary Plaza
- Superior Lake Access
- Wake Up at the Springs
- Water Ski Beginnings
THE TRAILS
- Adopt Don't Drop!
- Art Along the River
- Brewing on the River
- Change of the Channel
- Crops For The Community
- Crystelle Waggoner
- Going West is Worth It
- Miles upon Miles of Recreation
- Mr. Joe
- Pollinator Power
- Run Riot
- Swing Sets with Scenery
- Whoop on the Loop
JUST FOR FUN
- Bank Deposit
- Beady Eyes
- Behold this Body of Water
- Eagle's Landing
- First Float
- Fishin' Fun under the Sun
- Go, Go, Gateway
- Going West is Worth It
- Kickin' it at the Cobb
- Shannon's Point
- Reel Good Fishing Here
- Row, Row, Row Your Boat
- Where the Sidewalk Ends
- Which Way to Wander
There are 42 caches grouped into 3 categories. Just visit the official geocaching site to get the coordinates for each cache, then hit the trails!