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Shuttles and Parking

Getting to and from the Trail.

Parking Information

  • Overnight parking is allowed at many, but not all trailheads. By purchasing a copy of our Guide to the Superior Hiking Trail , you can learn which trailheads offer overnight parking and if any conditions apply.
  • Parking is available at state parks with a park sticker. Check in with park staff to learn where to park. 
  • There is no overnight parking allowed at state waysides. 
  • Absolutely no camping is allowed at parking lots. This includes sleeping in your vehicle. 

Shuttles

Although the SHTA doesn’t offer transportation on the trail, there are several shuttle services that operate along the SHT’s route and offer service directly to SHT trailheads. The following information is provided as a service, and does not imply any recommendation by the SHTA. No guarantee is offered as to the availability, price, or quality of service.

Superior Shuttle , (218) 834-5511. Available for reservations May 1 to October 31. They no longer provide scheduled service; reservation only. Same-day pick-ups or drop-offs possible when availability allows. This shuttle serves the entire 300-mile trail corridor, including the southern and northern terminuses. Dog-friendly.

Northshore Shuttles LLC, (608) 921-9400. Northshore Shuttles offers service year-round, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., along the entire Trail. Reservations are required.

Odyssey Resorts SHT Shuttle,  (218) 370-8687. Operates every day except Monday on a first-come, first-serve basis by reservation dependent on the availability of drivers. Service available from Fox Farm Eastern Trailhead near Two Harbors to Cook County Road 14 Trailhead near Hovland. Shuttles must be booked as far in advance as possible. Reservations can be made online or by phone or text.

Cadillac Cab, (218) 220-9720. Cadillac Cab operates out of Silver Bay. Call or text to make arrangements.

Superior by Nature, (218) 387-4526. Superior by Nature operates May 1 to October 31 and provides shuttles the SHT in Cook County, along with other remote water and trail access wilderness entries throughout the Arrowhead region. The shuttle service’s base camp is at Points Unknown in Hovland. Camping, showers, secure parking, and other pre- and post-trip services available.

Harriet Quarles Transportation is no longer in operation. Harriet officially retired as of May 2024. Thank you, Harriet, for the many years of shuttling thousands of hikers, runners, backpackers, and thru-hikers all over the Trail and beyond! And for always having great trail conditions info to share, and a funny story (or two or three) on the way to the trailhead. We wish you a very happy retirement.

More information on shuttle services, public transportation, rideshares, and tax services can be found in this helpful document. 

Pro-tip: For a shuttle, it’s easiest to park at the end point of your hike, take the shuttle to your start point, and then hike back to your car. That way you can hike as fast or as slow as you want.