Printable Quest Guide
Leaf Trail Map Adventure
Follow a simple map through a familiar park or yard, collecting location clues from fallen leaves without gathering or disturbing natural materials.
- Time
- 1 Hour
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Family
- Location
- Park
Your Mission
Use Leaf Trail Map Adventure to turn an ordinary stretch of free time into a specific, welcoming fall adventure with a clear beginning and finish.
What You'll Need
- Simple hand-drawn map
- Pencil
- Clip board or book
- Optional phone camera
How to Do the Quest
- 1
Draw four familiar landmarks on a map, such as a bench, gate, tree, or garden edge.
- 2
At each landmark, add a leaf clue based on shape, color, or pattern that can be observed on the ground.
- 3
Follow the map together, marking each landmark after the group finds its clue.
- 4
Let each participant choose one clue to describe without using its color.
- 5
Finish at the final landmark and compare which map symbol was easiest to follow.
Quest Challenge
Can everyone navigate one part of the route without an adult pointing the way?
Pro Tip
Keep landmarks close together so the map teaches observation instead of becoming a long hike.
Safety First
Stay on permitted paths, avoid steep or wet ground, and supervise children near parking areas, water, or playground equipment.
Quest Complete
What would you repeat, change, or remember from Leaf Trail Map Adventure?