Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26, 2025
Rules:
The Golden Spike is hidden within the city limits of Watertown.
Please do not damage any property trying to find the Golden Spike.
Do not look on private property.
Clues will be posted each day on the Rails to Trails website, Facebook page, and Instagram at 9:00 am each day beginning on Monday, July 21st.
The use of metal detectors is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
If you find the Golden Spike, bring it to City Hall during business hours or call (952) 221-9586 to make arrangements for verification.
The person who finds the Golden Spike will receive a $200 cash prize sponsored by the Watertown Lions Club.
Clues can be found online at:
Website: https://www.railstotrailswatertown.com/goldenspike
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/railstotrailswatertown/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/railstotrailswatertown/
Monday, July 21, 2025 ~ Clue #1
Welcome to Watertown
Heart of the Luce Line Trail
It’s time to celebrate
Our Rails to Trails Festival
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 ~ Clue #2
Face the West
Face the East
Turn yourself around
Find the Spike near the end
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 ~ Clue #3
Can’t find the Spike?
Well, you are not alone
Look for old changes
to make things new
Thursday, July 24th, 2025 ~ Clue #4
Sports abound in Watertown
In one area there are fields of dreams
Another spot has an area for two sports
A fire call could interfere with your fun
Friday, July 25th, 2025 ~ Clue #5
Numbers 10 and 20
help you find the Spike
Look over/under to find
the trail in the trees to the right
Coming soon! If the spike is not found before Saturday morning, Clue #6 will be posted here, on Instagram, and on Facebook at 9:00am on Saturday, July 26th!