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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

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

  • First rider$25
  • Each additional rider$7
  • Pet (non-service)$5

Round-trip bundles and equipment fees: 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. Guests book online in 1-hour windows; drivers run the posted 40-minute stagger.

Operating schedule

April 1, 2026October 11, 2026

In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through the second weekend in October. Online reservations open April 1; pay online from May 10. Regular days: opening weekends, daily peak season, and fall weekends. Some weekdays are on-call by phone at (906) 291-3422.

  • Opening season

    May 22, 2026June 18, 2026

    Weekends (Sat–Sun). June weekdays: on-call or online reservation. May weekdays: call for on-call service.

  • Peak season

    June 19, 2026September 7, 2026

    Daily service through Labor Day, until 8:30 PM.

  • Fall weekends

    September 8, 2026October 11, 2026

    Friday through Sunday online. Monday through Thursday: on-call by phone (subject to park operations).

  • Off-season requests

    Before April 1 and after October 11: submit a trip request on the booking form and we will follow up at (906) 291-3422. April 1 – May 9: reserve online; payment opens May 10.

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.

Recreation Passport required: Michigan registered vehicles need a Recreation Passport (or day pass) to enter Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Learn more at Michigan DNR