Hoosier Hurricane

The Hoosier Hurricane is a wooden roller coaster at Indiana Beach featuring a track that stretches nearly 2900 feet long and reaches about 77 feet high. Steel support structures underneath the wooden frame provide stability while allowing the ride to deliver fast descents and steep angles.

The ride opened in 1994 and marked the first wooden roller coaster built in Indiana in 50 years. Its construction introduced a new approach to wooden coaster design by combining traditional wooden track with modern steel support systems.

The name connects to Indiana's local identity, with residents known as Hoosiers throughout the region. This ride serves as a gathering point where families and friends share the experience of speed and motion together.

Riders must meet a minimum height requirement to board this coaster. The ride location near the lake means it operates in outdoor conditions, so checking weather before your visit is helpful.

The coaster passes directly under a suspension bridge and skims near the surface of Lake Shafer. This combination of water views and speed creates a distinctive sensory experience that many riders find memorable.

Location: Monticello

Part of: Indiana Beach

GPS coordinates: 40.79033,-86.77045

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03