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Just be past the gate before it opens and you'll be fine. Have fun.

An up-and-over with a full pack (and 10 days food) isn't recommended.
Drive around to the west side, go up Hunt and down Abol with a day pack.

You can't stay at the Birches. it's for Nobos hiking in from at least Monson.
Do you and you friends will need camping or parking reservations.
9/24 is too late to start a SoBo section.

Here ya go: KI Jo Mary

If the Ranger's not on duty, or unavailable, ATers just sign out at the trailhead like every other hiker.
People night hike Katahdin almost every day when the weather's nice. During a full moon,...

It was nice to see someone continue the attempt after knowing they wouldn't break the record.
Most of these people quit once the record is ruled out.

Interesting to learn that's new information for someone from Maine.

It'd make sense to stop there.
20 mile day tomorrow. 9+ to Katahdin Stream, 10.4 up and down Katahdin.
Here's wishing him the best.

Here's another option: Have two or three people night hike the AT from Abol Bridge to Katahdin Stream and set up at one of the covered picnic tables to meet him with what they've carried in.

They'll need to be at the gate by 4AM since they don't have a parking pass. They may have to wait until 7, an hour after the gate opens, to see if someone with a parking pass didn't show up.
Are you...

Mid September? You'll be fine. Rangers have very seldom closed Katahdin trails due to weather before mid October.

I was at Katahdin Stream when Stringbean came in.
He took a few photos (w/sister, iirc) and then headed over to the Ranger's cabin to sign in as a NoBo thru-hiker before heading to the trailhead to...

There was an interesting thread here following Jurek's fkt attempt six or seven years ago.
In New Hampshire and Maine he often "forgot" his Spot device in the support van.
The comments as it flew...

I doubt Jack would've wanted it.

Hi, Deb.
There are SoBo Facebook groups (SoBo 2022 abt 1100 members, and SoBo 2023 just getting started).
Join up, meet others with similar goals, and have fun planning.
This may be or some...

Stovetop stuffing and a packet of chicken.

Hiker Hut changed plans, and is open.

Sounds like a great hike, Ranger! Kissing gates, stiles, livestock - classic!

Friday 5/27, actually. (I thought today was Friday, dammit.)

From the Park:

It's a stunt to promote his business.
Only service dogs allowed.
It's been done.
Puts Rangers and rescuers at risk.
Request already denied by the Park director.

All Katahdin and Traveler trails still closed.

The Tote Road is closed between Trout Brook Farm and Foster Field.

Blackflies are out in force.

Is the Dad's latest "They're being mean to us" GoFundMe page up yet?

From my notes and guides:

’21 May 28th for the Hunt (the AT) and Abol trails.
’20 July 1st due to Covid-19.
’19 Park delayed opening tote roads and campgrounds. May 15th opening postponed....

My unofficial list of opening dates for the Park and Katahdin trails:

’21 May 28th for the Hunt (the AT) and Abol trails.
’20 July 1st due to Covid-19.
’19 Park delayed opening tote roads...