>>457359Relax dude. I don't make this shit up.
The park controls access up Katahdin. It's not about mucking around in the park, it is being allowed to follow the AT up Katahdin.
http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/hiking/at.htm"Remember: After October 15th, opportunities to climb Katahdin will be determined on a day-by-day basis, depending on access and weather conditions. We cannot emphasize it enough—to avoid disappointment, plan to hike Katahdin by October 15th at the very latest and earlier if at all possible."
When it snows... game over... for the AT trail up Katahdin.