Hide and Seek in the Woods

Hide and seek in the woods. Play best of five on a wooded trail; longest hidden wins.

Pick a patch of public woods or a big park with trees you both know. Set the rules before you start: hide within sight of the trail without trampling plants, no climbing, and one whistle means "come out now." The seeker counts to 60 with eyes closed while the other finds a spot, and you time how long each hider lasts. Play best of five, wear something bright, play only in daylight, skip woods open to hunting in season, and check for ticks afterward. Snap the hider's face at the exact moment they're found.

• Date or adventure
• 1-3 hours
• Moderate
• Free
• Outdoors
• Spring, summer, and fall
• Daytime

Photo prompts along the way

1. The seeker counting
2. The sneakiest hiding spot
3. The moment you're found
4. The winner on the trail

Kids' version

Hide and seek in the trees!

1. Count to 60
2. A great hiding spot
3. Your grown-up hiding
4. The moment you find them
5. A selfie with your grown-up!

Checked November 2026

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