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What is The Dawn Trail?

The Dawn Trail is a real-world treasure hunt experience where a hidden prize awaits along a marked trail. Participants follow clues revealed through videos, photos, and stories shared on Instagram, guiding them step-by-step closer to the treasure.

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Medway Valley Heritage Forest South

December 1st, 2025

The first treasure hunt will take place at Medway Valley Heritage Forest South, located in north London, Ontario.

The trail system winds along Medway Creek between steep valley slopes, passing sweeping bluffs, calm meadows, and quiet wildlife habitats.

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    • How does this work?

    Each hunt begins with a map. Clues unfold online, but the real story happens out on the trail, where every path, bluff, and bend could be the one that leads you to the trophy.

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    Examine Clues
    A mother with her child in a carrier backpack hiking through a forest trail on a crisp autumn day.
    Trek the Trail
    A joyful young man jumps midair with clouds and blue sky in the background, exuding energy and freedom.
    Find the Treasure
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    Claim the Win
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    What are the clues?

    A vibrant globe featuring Australia sits on lush green grass under sunlight.
    Focus your search
    Shrinking Search Zone

    We start broad and zoom in. Each clue shrinks the area on the map, narrowing your search area.

    A woman taking photos in an autumn forest, perfectly capturing the beauty of nature.
    See the bigger picture
    Expanding Reveals

    Follow a sequence of videos that peel back the mystery, showing the treasure site from detailed close-ups to wider trail scenes.

    A vintage office scene with cryptic documents and a magnifying glass, evoking mystery and detective work.
    Unlock the next step
    Brain Teasers in Nature

    Test your wits with fun riddles and puzzles inspired by the trail’s natural features.

    What you can win

    It’s not a treasure hunt without a prize worth searching for. The first adventurer to locate the hidden prize claims it all!

    Current Prize Package
    – $100 CAD
    – Magnet Art: By Alexis Wild

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    • A reason to slow down, step outside, and see the trails with fresh eyes.
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      Founder, The Dawn Trail

    Why join the adventure?

    Think of yourself as Indiana Jones in hiking boots—ready to uncover hidden treasures, soak up stunning nature, and turn every step into a story worth telling.

    • Win cash, trophies, and bragging rights
    • Get active, fit, and energized
    • Explore beautiful trails and fresh air
    • Enjoy fun, wholesome nature content
    • Keep your hard earned dollars, it’s free (see how)
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    The trail awaits
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