Trail Ruins embody the "Trails" part of the Minecraft 1.20 Trails and Tales Update that added many archeology features, new goodies, and ways to play. The ruins can be difficult to find, so I've compiled this list of the best 14 Trail Ruins seeds to help you explore them immediately!
14 Best Minecraft Java and Bedrock 1.20 Trail Ruins Seeds
Since this list contains both Bedrock and Java seeds for Trail Ruins in Minecraft, each seed is identified by both seed name and version. Be careful to choose the seeds that are labeled for your version!
14 - Revealed Ruins
![A set of Trail Ruins visible from above ground and through a small hole](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Minecraft-Trail-Ruin-Seeds-Revealed-Ruins.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 7323904775904874816
Version: Java
On the surface, these ruins are made of pale-colored terracotta and gravel that match the Birch Forest they are found in. However, peering at them through the nearby hole in the ground reveals some of the extra blocks found within them. It gives you a glimpse of what the ruins look like from the outside in a way you don't usually get.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Revealed Ruins: 51, 98 |
13 - Ruin Trail
![A Trail Ruins structure in the middle of a Taiga Village pathway](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Minecraft-Trail-Ruin-Seeds-Ruin-Trail.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 5707007294806186708
Version: Bedrock
This village has made its town pathway on top of a Trail Ruins structure. They've truly put the "Trail" in "Trail Ruins". Thankfully, the position of the ruins makes it a relatively safe place to excavate. Just let the town's Iron Golems fight off any potential enemies that appear while you're digging up treasure.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Trail Ruins Pathway: -258, -351 |
12 - Ocean Ruins
![A set of Trail Ruins in the ocean near a ruined portal and a shipwreck](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Minecraft-Trail-Ruin-Seeds-Ocean-Ruins.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 8364024859590585457
Version: Java
These Trail Ruins are a treasure trove for all sea-farers. The ruins themselves can be excavated to get special goods like Pottery Sherds and Armor Trim Templates. The ruined portal and shipwreck in the area contain their own special items for players to discover.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Ocean Ruins: 339, 109 |
Ruined Portal: 309, 124 |
Shipwreck: 292, 88 |
11 - Fisher Ruins
![A set of Trail Ruins in a lake filled with fish.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Fish-Ruins.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: -1646610375965463521
Version: Bedrock
These Trail Ruins are becoming submerged in a lake. As the lake's water level rises, the ruins become even harder to get to. Only the top two blocks can be seen from the water's surface. You'll need to hurry and explore them before they become lost beneath the lake.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Fisher's Ruins: 253, -5 |
10 - Archaeological Start
![A set of Trail Ruins in a Taiga biome.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Archaelogical-Start.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: -5749894530138156606
Version: Java
Sometimes, there's nothing better than getting your hands on a set of Trail Ruins right at the start. These ruins are located just 30 blocks from Spawn, making this seed one of the best for exploring Trail Ruins immediately! Spawn is set on the side of a hill. Dig into it to gather materials for excavating, then head over to the ruins to dig them up and find their treasures.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Trail Ruins: 29, -3 |
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9 - Bright Jungle Ruins
![Red and purple Trail Ruins in a Jungle.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Bright-Jungle-Ruins.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 8678273884513600460
Version: Java
These Trail Ruins stand out from the green background due to their bright colors. They are only a short walk from spawn, making them easily accessible to all who enter the world. Finding copper to craft a brush is the only thing you'll need to worry about.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Trail Ruins: 31, 28 |
8 - Homely Ruins
![A set of Trail Ruins covered with snow by a Taiga Village.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Minecraft-Best-trail-ruins-Seeds-homely-ruins.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 7204287865420532385
Version: Bedrock
These ruins rest outside of a Taiga Village. From their placement, they could be relatively recent remains of a house that was torn down. They could be the remains of one of their ancestors that have been kept tidy on the surface. Whatever their true nature is, you're sure to find lots of artifacts hidden within them.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Taiga Village: 50, 152 |
Trail Ruins: 16, 179 |
7 - Secret River Ruins
![A hidden set of Trail Ruins buried into the ground.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Minecraft-Best-trail-ruins-Seeds-secret-river-ruins.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 3787459684310559868
Version: Bedrock
Most Trail Ruins are hard to spot even when they stick out from the ground. This set of secret Trail Ruins is both covered in snow and on the same height level as the ground. Thankfully, the amount of goods they contain makes up for the difficulty in finding them. I've done the hard work of finding them, so you can excavate them easily.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Trail Ruins: 181, -195 |
6 - Trail Ruins near Lush Cave
![Trail Ruins beneath a carpet of snow.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Minecraft-Best-trail-ruins-Seeds-ruins-near-lush-cave.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: -905914283286256723
Version: Bedrock
The world begins next to a ruined portal. After raiding it, head to the west to find a large Trail Ruins structure hidden beneath the snow. Searching the area to its left will reveal a deep Lush Cave, giving players the opportunity for even more treasure.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Ruined Portal: 70, 39 |
Trail Ruins: 243, 288 |
Lush Cave: 172, 250 |
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5 - Frozen Ruins
![A set of Trail Ruins at the edge of a frozen lake.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Frozen-Ruins.jpg?w=1024&resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 3193120035127100537
Version: Java
This set of Trail Ruins can be found emerging from the snow. It's unclear how they managed to stay unburied, but it makes finding them a lot easier! These are large ruins, so you'll want to delve into them carefully to gather all of the treasures. Bring plenty of copper brushes and get your archaeological dreams started.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Trail Ruins: 172, -180 |
4 - Gravel Shore Ruins
![Trail Ruins on a gravel and stone shoreline.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Gravel-Shore-Ruins.jpg?w=1024&resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: -7107437791997385463
Version: Bedrock
These ruins blend into the Stony Shore they rest alongside. The Stony Shore also hides two chests filled with buried treasure. To match the ruins on shore, the ruins of a singular portal float on the ocean. Use this area to hone your treasure-hunting skills and take them to the next level.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Trail Ruins: 76, -285 |
Ruined Portal: 134, 63, -336 |
Buried Treasure 1: 72, 68, -312 |
Buried Treasure 2: 136, 52, -312 |
3 - Jungle Cave Ruins
![A set of Trail Ruins that can be seen within a cave.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Jungle-Cave-Ruins.jpg?w=1024&resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: -2659026202086849593
Version: Java
While these Jungle Trail Ruins can be accessed from the surface, they can just as easily be seen from the cave right beneath them. Players can take advantage of this by covering up the top of the ruins and only using the cave to access them. This is perfect for those who want to turn the excavated ruins into a premade base, or just those who want to enjoy unearthing them in peace.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Trail Ruins: 354, 104, 31 |
2 - Snowy Village, Snowy Ruins
![Snow-covered Trail Ruins near a Minecraft village.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Snowy-Village-Snowy-Ruins.jpg?w=1024&resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 7918062909730353294
Version: Bedrock
This Snowy Ruins can be found at the edge of a Snowy Village's path. Either these ruins are pretty recent, or the villagers kept them on the surface as a way of remembering those who lived there. Two other ruins can be found within 500 blocks, although they are not protected in the same way. One lies at the edge of the cliff while the other bathes in the sun.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Snowy Ruins: -317, 257 |
Trail Ruins 2: -225, -242 |
Trail Ruins 3: 128, -242 |
1 - Large Ruins
![The interior of a large Trail Ruins structure.](https://vip-develop.progameguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Minecraft-Trail-Ruins-Seeds-Large-Ruins.jpg?w=1024&resize=1200%2C675)
Seed: 5637809074203736736
Version: Java
These ruins are large and filled with precious treasures from people who lived long ago. If you can get copper and stone tools early on, clearing out the ruins would allow you to turn them into your base. There are plenty of rooms to use as well as a cobblestone road that can be converted into a mining operation.
Key Locations and Coordinates |
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Large Ruins: 115, 86 |
Second Large Trail Ruins: -164, -196 |
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14 Best Minecraft 1.20 Trail Ruins Seeds (June 2024)
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