Shuttle schedule

Posted Hike & Ride pickup times between Upper Falls and Lower Falls, plus today’s hours and the color operating calendar.

Skip the call. Text HOURS to (906) 936-7567 for today’s hours and how to book/board, or stay on this page. All keywords.

HUNTER TRANSPORTATION LLC

SHUTTLE SERVICE

HIKE & RIDE

TAHQUAMENON RIVER TRAIL

Serving Upper & Lower Falls

MONDAY–THURSDAY ON-CALL

How it works

1Book online. www.huntertransportation.net — or text BOOK to (906) 936-7567. Required. Choose your arrival hour — no posted timetable.
2Arrive in your booked hour. The driver is staged in the park.
3Text for pickup. Text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER to (906) 936-7567 (both words).
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 service — Regular posted times through 6:00 / 6:20 PM

Friday–Sunday evenings — Evening extras on Friday–Sunday through Sunday, 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 the 2026 season: Sunday, October 11. 2027 season: Friday, May 21 through Sunday, October 10.

Printed pickup times are Friday–Sunday posted service after Labor Day through Sunday, 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

Sunday · Fall weekends · Posted 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset)

In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through the second Sunday of October (2026: October 11; 2027: October 10). Peak hours are 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset): daily through Labor Day, then Friday–Sunday through season end. Monday–Thursday May 1–15 are on-call (book an arrival hour, then text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER). Monday–Thursday after Labor Day: online booking required; text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER to (906) 936-7567 for pickup. Questions or booking help: (906) 291-3422. Posted park hours start at 12 PM (noon), not 8 AM. 2027 reservations are open now — book and pay online from March 1 (May 21 through October 10). No phone call to hold your seat. Shuttle: (906) 291-3422.

Sunday, October 4

Fall weekends

Posted 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset)

Book online — all-day in-park reservation (Fri–Sun posted service)

October 2026

Fall weekend (Fri–Sun · 12–8:30)
Fall weekday on-call
Off-season request

Book today

Shuttle: (906) 291-3422In-park: all-day on posted days (same day or through next season). On-call weekdays: 1-hour arrival window. Park to off-park: 24 hours’ notice. All off-park: 48 hours’ notice. Same-day off-park adds $40. Midday: 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.

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