Question Regarding Katahdin's Closing Date

[emerald]

Summitting Katahdin after October 15 without vehicular support, when the days are short is possible, but it's not the way most would prefer to finish.

Make the effort to reach Baxter State Park before the 15th when waiting for the weather is less apt to be an issue and campgrounds are open. Better still, plan to summit by September 30 unless you are able and willing to wait for an opportunity to summit.

At some point, depending upon the weather, Katahdin trails close for the season until such time when they reopen and winter rules apply.

Click on Thru-Hiking in Baxter State Park, strike [PageDown] several times to read When can I hike Katahdin? and learn about issues associated with October summits.

[mudhead]

Less traffic in/out of the park after about 10/1, so it is harder to hitch about.

The weather usually is bordering on vile by then, for most mere mortals anyway.

Can be very nice up there, sunny and warm, or my favorite, freezing rain.

Just easier to be there before the 15th.