Toboggan Run Information
for Pokagon State Park (an Indiana State Park)
Pokagon's infamous toboggan run is always a crowd pleaser. So much so that there is always a long line and a long wait. PLAN ON IT! If you prepare then it won't be a hassle for you.
Pokagon has a limited number of
toboggans. This is good in that it keeps the lines short, but bad because
there are never enough toboggans to keep up with demand. The toboggans are
rented by the hour on a first come first serve basis. Once the toboggans are
gone then they start issuing numbers for a waiting list.
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Some
Tips:
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| - Get there when it opens | |
| - Get there early in the season, before Dec. 21. It is refrigerated so weather is no concern. | |
| - Plan a waiting activity. | |
| - As you check back to see if your number is up, get another number. Then if you miss your call then you will have a backup. | |
| - If you find yourself in a tough situation (i.e. four hundred numbers ahead of you) then fan out and start looking pitiful. If you play your cards right you can find somebody with an extra number because they observed tip #3. | |
| - Dress Warmly (duh) |
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General
Information (these are DNR's rules right off of the sheet I got from them) |
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| $20.00 per toboggan per hour (tax included) | No Cameras or video equipment allowed on ride | Sleds rented on first come first serve basis |
| Maximum of 4 people per toboggan (no exceptions) | No group reservations | Refrigerated Track (snow not needed to operate) |
| Must use park's Toboggans | No Group Rates | All park entrance fees apply |
| Cash, check and Visa/MasterCard accepted | Toboggan will close if temp drops to 0°F or below | No all day rentals |
| There are no specific age or height restrictions, but children must be able to understand and abide by rules | Warming Center restrooms open. Concession available (carry-in food prohibited). | A driver’s license is required as a deposit and rents up to 4 toboggans |
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Hours
of Operation of Toboggan Ride |
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| The toboggan run is open on weekends from Thanksgiving weekend through the end of February. Hours of operation are as follows: | ||
| - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm | ||
| - Sunday 10 am to 6 pm | ||
| - Extended Holiday Hours |
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