The Great Pottery Pinecone Hunt
This fall, art and adventure come together on the trails of Moore County! On Saturday, October 17, in honor of Great Trails State Day, we’ve partnered with Seagrove Potter Crystal King to create 30 limited-edition pottery pinecones – and they’ll be hidden along select trails for you to discover. It’s the scavenger hunt you’ve been waiting for!
Each hand-crafted pinecone is finished with a red, white, and blue glaze celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Every piece will be stamped, numbered, and authenticated by King, making them rare and highly collectible.
At 9:00am on Saturday, October 17, we’ll reveal which trails are part of the pottery pinecone hunt, so stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages!
If you’re lucky enough to find a pottery pinecone, please register it online to be entered into a drawing for the grand prize:
- $250 gift certificate for Crystal King Pottery in Seagrove
How the Hunt Works
- On October 17, 2026, 30 pottery pinecones will be hidden on select Moore County trails.
- By 9:00am on October 17, we’ll reveal which trails are part of the pottery pinecone hunt, so be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Rules
- Please keep just ONE pottery pinecone, per household, per campaign.
- Register your find using the Pinecone Registration Form below to be entered to win the grand prize. Only one registration per finder is permitted.
- While people of all ages are welcome to join the hunt, only registered finders 21 or older are eligible to win the Grand Prize.
- Stay on the trails, be respectful of animals and plant life, and practice Leave No Trace Principles.
Notes:
- Pinecones will never be hidden more than roughly 3 feet off any trails but may be hidden up to 3-4 feet high.
- Pinecones will never be hidden on private property.