Because of its unique mission to protect natural resources and keep its lands in a wild state, Baxter State Park has some regulations that differ from elsewhere on the A.T. in Maine. So when you're there, be sure to hike in groups of 12 or less, remembering that the solitude of the A.T. is one of the more special elements for others; to celebrate quietly in BSP and on Katahdin; and to save alcohol for later, as the consumption of alcohol in a public place in the State of Maine is prohibited, including anywhere in BSP.