Shuttle schedule

Posted Hike & Ride pickup times between Upper Falls and Lower Falls, plus our 2026 operating calendar.

HUNTER TRANSPORTATION LLC

SHUTTLE SERVICE

HIKE & RIDE

TAHQUAMENON RIVER TRAIL

Serving Upper & Lower Falls

SHUTTLE PICK-UP TIMES

UPPER FALLS PICKUP

12:00 PM
12:40 PM
1:20 PM
2:00 PM
2:40 PM
3:20 PM
4:00 PM
4:40 PM
5:20 PM
6:00 PM
6:40 PM
7:20 PM
8:00 PM

LOWER FALLS PICKUP

12:20 PM
1:00 PM
1:40 PM
2:20 PM
3:00 PM
3:40 PM
4:20 PM
5:00 PM
5:40 PM
6:20 PM
7:00 PM
7:40 PM
8:30 PM

Regular shuttle service through 6:00 / 6:20 PM

Peak season additional (Third Friday in June – Labor Day) — evening departures highlighted

Additional evening shuttle departures operate daily from the Third Friday in June through Labor Day until 8:30 PM or sunset, weather and staffing permitting.

COST

One-way — first rider$25
One-way — each additional$7
Pet (non-service, one-way)$5
Upper ↔ Lower RT (2 people)$52

RT: $40 first person (+$12 each additional). Equipment and other bundles: full rates.

DATES OF OPERATION

Regular daily service
Memorial Day Weekend – Third Friday in June · Daily · 12 PM – 6 PM (weather, staffing, and park conditions permitting)
Peak season extended hours
Third Friday in June – Labor Day · Daily · 12 PM – 8:30 PM or sunset
Fall weekend service
Labor Day – Second Weekend in October · Friday – Sunday · 12 PM – 6 PM (weather, staffing, and park conditions permitting)

Printed pickup times match the Hike & Ride lot flyer. Online in-park reservations are valid any shuttle that day in your direction; drivers run the posted 40-minute stagger.

Operating schedule

March 1, 2026 – October 11, 2026

In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through the second weekend in October. Posted in-park hours start at 12 PM (noon)–6 PM most of the season, and 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset) in peak summer — we do not start park shuttle service at 8 AM. Online reservations open March 1; from April 15 book online then call to confirm; soft weekends from May 1; main season starts the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. Some weekdays are on-call by phone at (906) 291-3422.

Opening season
May 15, 2026 – June 18, 2026
Daily posted hours 12 PM–6 PM. Fri–Sun online. June weekdays: on-call or online reservation. May weekdays: call for on-call service.
Peak season
June 19, 2026 – September 7, 2026
Daily posted hours 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset). Through Labor Day.
Fall weekends
September 8, 2026 – October 11, 2026
Fri–Sun posted hours 12 PM–6 PM online. Monday through Thursday: on-call by phone (subject to park operations).
Off-season requests
Before March 1 and after October 11: submit a trip request on the booking form and we will follow up at (906) 291-3422. March 1 – April 14: reserve ahead. From April 15: book online then call to confirm. Soft weekends from May 1; main season from the Friday before Memorial Day weekend.

Shuttle: (906) 291-3422On-call and same-day reservations by phone.

Park office: (906) 492-341541382 W. M-123, Paradise, MI 49768For same-day questions at the park, contact Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

Shuttle service may be delayed or cancelled due to weather or park conditions. The Michigan DNR is not responsible for weather-related delays or cancellations.

Fares, round-trip bundles, and equipment: rates. Policies and boarding: policies.

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