14 Best Minecraft 1.20 Trail Ruins Seeds (May 2024) 

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 - Fisher Ruins

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.

13 - Archaeological Start

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.

12 - Bright Jungle Ruins

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.

11 - Homely Ruins

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.

10 - Secret River Ruins

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.

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9 - Trail Ruins near Lush Cave

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.

8 - Frozen Ruins

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.

7 - Gravel Shore Ruins

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.

6 - Jungle Cave Ruins

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.

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5 - Snowy Village, Snowy Ruins

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.

4 - Large Ruins

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.

3 - Fox Ruins

Seed: 654133742471417333

Version: Bedrock

These ruins are found in the middle of a fox's den. The orange and light-colored blocks match the colors of real-life foxes, making it a perfect match for its environment. Like the fox, it looks small but is mighty! You can use the treasures hidden within the ruins to fund or construct a fox sanctuary.

2 - Camoflauged Ruins

Seed: 2850434094889844335

Version: Java

These Ruins blend in with the other gravel deposits dotted across the river. While they are not fully underwater like some of the Trail Ruins further on our list, it's still unique to see them partially beneath the water. Be careful to not let the water pour in while excavating the ruins—if you dig too deep and the water level rises, you may end up becoming a part of the ruins.

1 - Beneath the Leaves

Seed: -5093733861135044165

Version: Java

This set of ruins feels like a hidden secret village rather than the remnants of a bustling, friendly town. The only sign of its presence is a lone terracotta block peeking out of the bushes as if someone forgot to conceal the entrance completely. Peel back the bushes and venture deeper into this large ruined structure to uncover what kind of secrets they were hiding. When you finish, cover up the entrance with the same jungle leaves to leave the town's secrets deep within the earth.

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