Scavenger hunt begins this weekend on Fairfield trails

Residents are invited to put on their detective caps for the seventh annual Jefferson County Trails Council Scavenger Hunt.

The Jefferson County Trails system will play host to this all-ages event starting Saturday, May 29, through Friday, July 2.

Participants will collect clues at 10 locations along the trail to be entered in a drawing for prizes at the following Fairfield businesses:

Drawings for prizes will take place via Facebook Live the evening of July 2 during Fairfield First Fridays (depending on current virus status).

This year’s scavenger hunt theme is “history.” Clues include a nod to years gone by, with the intent of spurring participants’ curiosity.

“This event is a great way to get out and see all the trails Fairfield and Jefferson County have to offer,” said Stephen Pedrick, chairman of the Jefferson County Trails Council.

This year’s hunt returns to the traditional format with orange punches hidden in various locations around the Fairfield trail and park system. The Jefferson County Trails Council asks participants to maintain social distancing while hunting.

Participants can pick up scavenger hunt punch cards at The Ride: Bike Sales and Service (123 N. Court St.), trailhead kiosks, Fairfield Recreation Center, and Maharishi International University Recreation Center.

Completed punch cards should be returned to The Ride: Bike Sales and Service or mailed to the Jefferson County Trails Council (P.O. Box 2375 Fairfield, IA 52556).

For more information visit the trails council’s website: http://www.jeffersoncountytrails.org.