14 Best Minecraft 1.20 Trail Ruins Seeds (February 2025) 

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 1.20 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 - Three Trail Ruins around Spawn

Seed: -5340577208980474129

Version: Bedrock

The area around Spawn is home to Taiga biomes containing three sets of Trail Ruins. You'll find the first set of ruins in front of a Frozen Peaks mountain southeast of Spawn. The second Trail Ruins will be to the northeast while the third is hidden to the northwest. They are both near villages, which should give you access to materials that will help you safely excavate each ruin.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins 1: 128, 140
Trail Ruins 2: 115, -271
Trail Ruins 3: -401, -225

13 - Jungle Beach ruins

Seed: -2126065022385994567

Version: Java

A small set of gravel ruins lies just off the shore of a beach next to a Jungle biome. The beach is home to a lava pool, causing many of the Jungle's trees to go up in flames! Luckily, the water around the ruins protects them from any harm. If one ruin isn't enough for you, you'll find a second set of Trail Ruins next to a Lush Cave by walking to the east.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Jungle Beach Ruins: -187, -269
Trail Ruins 2: -4, -237
Lush Cave: -28, -228

12 - Coastal Ruins

Seed: 3231167635918409207

Version: Bedrock

The Trail Ruins in this world is a unique sight because it is set on a square grass platform above an ocean. It looks as if someone has intentionally built around it to prevent the ruins from being damaged by the ocean's waves. Carefully excavating all of the dirt, sand, and gravel filling the ruins could turn this into a neat underground base. It could also be extended beneath the ocean with glass ceilings to turn the sea into a personal aquarium.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: -317, 130

11 - Swamp Ruins

Seed: 7369926378691353227

Version: Java

This set of Trail Ruins is in the middle of a Swamp. More of the structure is visible above the lakebed than usual, but only the top layer can be seen above the water. If you're not afraid of getting wet, these ruins will make for an exciting underwater adventure.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: 15, 173

10 - Forest Trail

Seed: 5807630342999579726

Version: Java

Birch Forests are one of the easiest biomes to find Trail Ruins in. This set of ruins is the first thing you'll see after entering this world. Before exploring them, take a trip to the Windswept Savanna to your left. It has plenty of coal, iron, and copper to craft brushes, pickaxes, and torches for your ruin excavation.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: -386, -222
Windswept Savanna with Ores: -531, -60

9 - Igloo Ruins

Seed: 7023159495124177788

Version: Bedrock

Snowy biomes make it harder to find Trail Ruins, but these are an exception. The spruce tree next to the ruins prevents them from being covered in snow, making them easy to spot. A lone igloo was built to the right of the ruins. Use it as a base while unearthing the treasures within the Trail Ruins structure.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: 61, -206
Igloo: 52, -209

8 - Mountainside Treasures

Seed: 6680211002789908200

Version: Java

The brightly colored terracotta blocks separate this Trail Ruins from the vibrant greens of the mountain it spawns on. To the left of the ruins is a singular Jungle Temple hanging off the side of the same mountain. You'll be able to explore both on your first day in this world. If you disable the traps in the Jungle Temple, you can use it as a base while you excavate the Trail Ruins.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: 43, -259
Jungle Temple: 38, -282

7 - Ruined Portal Ruins

Seed: -6592234507555361490

Version: Bedrock

The only thing separating these ruins and the ruined portal nearby is a small rose bush patch. Gather the materials from the portal's chest and use them to start excavating the Trail Ruins. When you've looted both, you'll have vast treasures to start your world off with.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: 149, 21
Ruined Portal: 136, 6

6 - Cold Ocean Ruins

Seed: -6185289443210525226

Version: Java

While these ruins are in a Cold Ocean, they're definitely not hidden away. The top layer of purple and red blocks peeks out from the ocean's surface and gives away the ruins' location. They'll be a little difficult to excavate if you don't either build a small wall around them or use sponges to keep water from leaking in. However, an underwater set of ruins could be as exciting to explore as regular ones.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: 226, 63, -908

5 - Divided Ruins

Seed: 3439917914160453264

Version: Bedrock

One Trail Ruins structure is typically only seen from one spot on the surface. The purple and red top of these ruins is clearly visible a block above the grass of the Taiga biome it has spawned in. However, walking a dozen blocks east of the ruins will place you in a small hole in the ground containing another section of the ruins. If you want to excavate a set of Trail Ruins and expose it to the surface, this would be a good seed to start in.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins First Half: 132, 89, 48
Trail Ruins Second Half: 145, 79, 55

4 - Taiga River Ruins

Seed: -4551584015779252568

Version: Java

These ruins just barely peek out of the top of a Taiga biome's river. Their cream-colored terracotta and light grey gravel stand out against the deeper blues of the river, helping you to find them more easily. If you want to fully excavate them, start by sectioning off the ruins and removing the water around them. Afterward, take your time to brush the suspicious gravel and dig up all of the gravel, sand, and dirt blocks in the way. You'll end with a large underwater structure with pre-determined chambers and useful utility blocks.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: -142, 195

3 - Triple Taiga Ruins

Seed: -3181561207078993035

Version: Bedrock

Taigas are one of the best biomes to explore if you're in search of Trail Ruins. This Taiga contains three of these ruin structures. Two are on the Taiga's Podzol and Coarse Dirt blocks while the third is hidden in the river cutting through the biome.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: -4, 35
Trail Ruins 2: -139, 21
Trail Ruins 3: 76, -146

2 - Coal Ruins

Seed: 2608160000337489077

Version: Bedrock

Stony Shores are typically home to various ores, namely coal, iron, and copper. This Stony Shores biome goes a step further by having a Trail Ruins structure next to a coal deposit. The copper in the same area is perfect for crafting brushes to use in the ruins themselves. It's the ideal seed for a Survival player looking to make their home in a set of Trail Ruins.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Trail Ruins: 156, 20

1 - Orange Birch Ruins

Seed: -2082170392120872308

Version: Java

This Birch Forest is home to a small set of orange Trail Ruins. The Ruins themselves are built into a tree near the tall hill by Spawn. While the Ruins look pretty shallow, they are built deep into the earth and are filled with precious resources.

Key Locations and Coordinates
Orange Birch Ruins: 84, 20

Looking for more Minecraft seeds showcasing the best of the newest update? Check out our list of the Best Minecraft 1.21 seeds on Pro Game Guides.

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