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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 – September 20) — evening departures highlighted

Additional evening shuttle departures operate daily from the Third Friday in June through September 20 until 8:30 PM or sunset, weather and staffing permitting. From September 21 through the second weekend in October, Friday–Sunday run until 8 PM; Monday–Thursday are on-call by phone.

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
    Now through Sunday, September 20 · Daily · 12 PM – 8:30 PM or sunset
  • Fall weekend service
    Starting Monday, September 21 through Sunday, October 11 · Friday & weekends · 12 PM – 8 PM. Monday–Thursday: reservations required — book online or call (limited availability).

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, 2026October 11, 2026

In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through Sunday, October 11. Peak extended hours are daily 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset) through Sunday, September 20. From Monday, September 21: Friday & weekends 12 PM–8 PM; Monday–Thursday reservations required — book online or call (limited availability). 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: on-call or online reservation. May weekdays: call for on-call service.

  • Peak season

    June 19, 2026September 20, 2026

    Daily posted hours 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset). Peak extended hours now through Sunday, September 20.

  • Fall weekends

    September 21, 2026October 11, 2026

    From September 21 through October 11: Friday & weekends 12 PM–8 PM. Monday–Thursday reservations required — book online or call (limited availability). 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) 291-3422On-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: 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