r/FindingFennsGold

14K archived posts · Jun 2013 – Sep 2026

A subreddit devoted to finding the hidden treasure of Forrest Fenn

r/FindingFennsGold

A subreddit devoted to finding the hidden treasure of Forrest Fenn - Discord link- https://discord.gg/findingfennsgold

Created Jun 29, 2013

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As I have gone alone in there

And with my treasures bold,

I can keep my secret where,

And hint of riches new and old.

Begin it where warm waters halt

And take it in the canyon down,

Not far, but too far to walk.

Put in below the home of Brown.

From there it’s no place for the meek,

The end is ever drawing nigh;

There’ll be no paddle up your creek,

Just heavy loads and water high.

If you’ve been wise and found the blaze,

Look quickly down, your quest to cease,

But tarry scant with marvel gaze,

Just take the chest and go in peace.

So why is it that I must go

And leave my trove for all to seek?

The answers I already know,

I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak.

So hear me all and listen good,

Your effort will be worth the cold.

If you are brave and in the wood

I give you title to the gold.

This is the riddle left by Forrest Fenn, who has challenged people to go out and find his hidden treasure by solving the riddle in poem.

Additional clues have been released:

The treasure is hidden above 5,000 feet sea level.
The treasure is not hidden in a graveyard.
The treasure is not hidden in Idaho or Utah
No need to dig up the old outhouses, the treasure is not associated with any structure.

This subreddit started in June 2013 when a YouShouldKnow thread posted about the treasure lead one Colorado native to attempt a solution and locate the treasure in the mountains southwest of Denver. Now, it is devoted to all who seek to Find Fenn's Gold.

There are now two ways to chat online about the Fenn Treasure:

Click here to join the Official Finding Fenn's Gold Reddit Chat

Click here to join us on Discord!

RULES OF FINDING FENNS GOLD

1.) No taking unnecessary/life threatening risks. The treasure was concealed by an 80-year old man; it will not be at the bottom of a mine shaft or at the end of an catacomb of caves.

2.) Be respectful of all who attempt to solve the puzzle. We understand that people disagree, but cruel language or disrespect will not be tolerated.

3.) Always come properly prepared, and with a friend.

4.) If you are going on a treasure hunt, make sure to let a close family member or friend know when you are leaving, precisely where you are hiking, and when you plan to be back. DO NOT simply leave that information here on Reddit. If you get lost, your family or friends are most likely to call for help if you do not return on-time; Reddit will not be much help.

5.) Links to personal blogs or websites containing revenue-generating advertising or products for sale, even if these exist on pages other than the one linked to, will be considered spam and removed.

6.) No "I found it posts". Pics, or it didn't happen.

7.) Your post must be directly related to the Search for Indulgence. If a post does not directly relate to the treasure, Forrest Fenn, or specific information about the Rockies and the search area (trip advice, maps, land ownership, etc.) it will be removed. If you post something that doesn't at first glance appear to be related, then you must include a comment with your post explaining yourself. If you're unsure whether your post meets this rule, then please message the moderators and we can help you decide.

If you're interested in reading Forrest Fenn's Book, The Thrill of the Chase, you can pick up a copy at the Collected Works Bookstore.

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