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Shuttle schedule

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

Hunter Transportation LLC

HUNTER TRANSPORTATION LLC

SHUTTLE SERVICE

HIKE & RIDE

TAHQUAMENON RIVER TRAIL

Serving Upper & Lower Falls

MONDAY–THURSDAY ON-CALL

How it works

  1. 1Book online. www.huntertransportation.net — or text BOOK to (906) 936-7567. Required. Choose your arrival hour — no posted timetable.
  2. 2Arrive in your booked hour. The driver is staged in the park.
  3. 3Text for pickup. Text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER to (906) 936-7567 (both words).
  4. 4Wait at the green flags. Upper or Lower Falls parking lot.

Questions or booking help: (906) 291-3422.

COST

  • One-way — first rider$25
  • One-way — each additional$7
  • Pet (non-service, one-way)$5

Equipment and other bundles: full rates.

FRIDAY–SUNDAY PICK-UP TIMES

Posted-service days only.

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 serviceRegular posted times through 6:00 / 6:20 PM

Friday–Sunday eveningsEvening extras on Friday–Sunday through October 11 (highlighted)

DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION

  • Friday–Sunday posted service
    After Labor Day through Sunday, October 11 · Friday–Sunday · 12 PM – 8:30 PM or sunset. Use the pick-up times above.
  • Season end
    Last day of operation: Sunday, October 11.

Printed pickup times are Friday–Sunday posted service after Labor Day through October 11. Monday–Thursday after Labor Day: online booking required. Text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER for pickup. Questions or booking help: (906) 291-3422.

Operating schedule

March 1, 2026October 11, 2026

In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through Sunday, October 11. Peak hours are 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset): daily through Labor Day, then Friday–Sunday through October 11. Monday–Thursday May 1–15 are on-call (book an arrival hour, then text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER). Monday–Thursday after Labor Day through October 11: online booking required; text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER to (906) 936-7567 for pickup. Questions or booking help: (906) 291-3422. 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. Shuttle: (906) 291-3422.

  • Opening season

    May 15, 2026June 18, 2026

    Daily posted hours 12 PM–6 PM. Fri–Sun online. June weekdays online. Monday–Thursday May 1–15 on-call (arrival hour + PICKUP UPPER/LOWER).

  • Peak season

    June 19, 2026September 7, 2026

    Daily posted hours 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset) through Labor Day. Monday–Thursday after Labor Day: online booking required / text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER for pickup.

  • Fall weekends

    September 8, 2026October 11, 2026

    Friday–Sunday peak hours 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset) through October 11. Monday–Thursday after Labor Day through season end: online booking required / text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER for pickup. Last day Sunday, October 11.

  • 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) 291-3422In-park (Upper, Lower, Rivermouth): book same-day online. NCT and off-park same-day: call.

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.

Recreation Passport required: A valid Recreation Passport is required on all vehicles entering Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Passports may be purchased upon arrival. Learn more at Michigan DNR