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 10 (highlighted)

DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION

Friday–Sunday posted service
After Labor Day through Sunday, October 10 · Friday–Sunday · 12 PM – 8:30 PM or sunset. Use the pick-up times above.
Season end
Last day of the 2027 season: Sunday, October 10. 2028 season: Friday, May 19 through Sunday, October 8.

Printed pickup times are Friday–Sunday posted service after Labor Day through Sunday, October 10. 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

Wednesday · Off-season · No posted shuttle

In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through the second Sunday of October (2027: October 10; 2028: October 8). 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. 2028 reservations are open now — book and pay online from March 1 (May 19 through October 8). No phone call to hold your seat. Shuttle: (906) 291-3422.

Wednesday, October 21

Off-season

No posted shuttle

Book at least one day ahead. There is no ride until we confirm your request. We'll text you yes or no. No ride until we accept.

October 2026

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

Request a ride

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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