Ever wanted to ride a traditional toboggan? Not sure what a toboggan even is but interested in finding out?
You can do just that this winter at an Indiana state park, just under a 3-hour drive from Chicago.
Here’s everything to know about the Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run!
All about the Toboggan Run at Pokagon State Park
Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana, has a unique feature you won’t find many places in the Midwest—a toboggan run.
A toboggan run is a steep chute or track covered in snow or ice, designed for high-speed sledding. Think of it as an old-timey amusement park ride.
Pokagon State Park built its toboggan run nearly 100 years ago in 1935.
Over the years the slide has undergone several renovations, and now features a quarter-mile refrigerated track. This allows riders to enjoy the toboggan run even when there’s no snow on the ground.
Riders descend from a 30-foot tower and quickly slide along a 90-foot vertical drop, with top recorded speeds of 42 mph.
As the park puts it, the toboggan run is a “20-30 second thrill ride.”
Guests can take a break from the action at nearby picnic tables and enjoy on-site concessions, or bring a packed lunch.
Know before you go
Here are a few facts to make your toboggan trip a smooth one:
- Tickets for the toboggan run are $20 per toboggan per hour (including tax).
- Cash, check, and Visa/MasterCard are accepted.
- A driver’s license or state-issued ID is required as a deposit and applies to up to four toboggans.
- Sleds are rented on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The park offers 3-person and 4-person maximum sleds.
- Park entrance fees apply – $15 for out-of-state vehicles.
Click here to learn more about the Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run and plan your visit this winter.
