2026 Poem Treasure Hunt
The seventh annual poem hunt with $25,000 up for grabs. Decode the poem to find the hidden chest somewhere in Utah.
A Few Things to Remember
- The treasure hunt is free for anybody and everybody.
- We picked this year's location with safety in mind. You follow a trail almost the entire way there. Once you step off the trail, it's not dangerous whatsoever. No rock climbing, mountain goating, bushwacking, or digging is necessary at all. You should have cell phone service the entire time.
- Remember to take enough water and sunscreen with you. The summer is going to be hot so take care of yourselves. We love you guys and want everyone to stay safe and have fun.
- Be on alert for wildlife. Past participants have spotted rattlesnakes, so stay aware of your surroundings.
- This community has been amazing. But we want to remind everyone to treat the mountains and trails with the utmost respect and love. We are incredibly blessed to have some of the most beautiful mountains in Utah.
- Outsmarting 100k people for longer than a few hours is tough. So the clues in the poem are subjective and purposely tricky. Be patient with us and with yourselves.
Our Sponsors
Huge thanks to the partners helping make this hunt possible.
Little America
Your Hunter’s Headquarters in Salt Lake City
Stay, strategize, and set out from Little America Hotel—your basecamp for the Utah Treasure Hunt.
Set in the heart of Salt Lake City, Little America Hotel is the official hunter’s headquarters for the Utah Treasure Hunt this summer. A beloved community landmark with a legacy of welcoming adventurers, the hotel offers spacious guest rooms to recharge between searches and inviting on-site dining to fuel every clue-chasing day. Whether you’re mapping your next move or celebrating a discovery, Little America is where the hunt begins and ends.
GetOutPass
GetOut is an annual membership that gives you access to venues across Utah. Instead of paying full price at each venue, members get access to select events, activities, and attractions, all included in the membership, with an easy-to-use app that allows you to get access to our partnered venues. Think of it as your all-in-one pass to explore more of Utah without the hassle of planning or overthinking. Use TreasureHunt at checkout!
The Coffee Shop
Some things were meant to stay the same. At The Coffee Shop, our always made-from-scratch, classic American dishes have been the heart of Little America’s culinary tradition for generations. With a menu Salt Lake City locals have memorized, and a longstanding staff that has watched their regulars’ children grow up and become regulars themselves, every meal shared at The Coffee Shop feels like a homecoming.
Weekly Hints
Treasure Hunt Boundaries
The trail to the location of this years chest is more difficult than last years. Dave hiked it a few days after surgery and was fine. There were plenty of families with young kids on the trail the day we were there. So it's safe and doable for most hunters. Just tougher.
Speaking of tougher, in line #11 in the poem the word "hard" isn't a clue about the trail's surface (rock, wood, asphalt). It's saying this part of the trail is a bit tricky.