Is Galbraith 'closed' at night? Ugly behavior near the south parking lot last night

I was riding south towards the south parking lot around 5.30pm. 50 yards south of the yellow gate/checkpoint Hotel, but before it turns to tarmac again at Tower road. A car/suv is stopped in the middle of the narrow lane, pointed north, with his brights on. Not a word. My left hand is clearly covering my face as I ride downhill towards the vehicle. I made several 'down' gestures with my hand so he would dim the lights. Blinding lights. This is my only exit. I pass without a word. I hear a 'get outta here' a few seconds after I'm past them. Where else would I be going? It's only a 1/4 mile to the parking lot.

30 seconds later, I hear a car closing the gap behind me. That's where they crossed the line. They turned around and followed me to Samish way. I heard 'hey!' twice from a woman's voice. A man's voice said 'you're riding through private property, bud' They blocked my view deliberately as I crossed Samish way. I didn't look or talk or take a pic. Just survival mode. Just kept moving. Now we are in an empty parking lot. I don't know them. I don't know if they live there. I don't know if they are armed. I don't know their intentions. Two of them. I'm alone. Nope. I kept riding through the parking lot to the padden access trail and came back a half-hour later and left.

Pretty silly, but still. You can tell me to leave. You can't follow me to my car. I hope they are ashamed. There are only like 20 houses up there. Good people. I hope their neighbors shun them. If there is a camera pointed at Galbraith Ln+Samish way, whatever car is right next to me at that intersection. It would have been right at 5.30. I have a white helmet/dark blue jersey/dark blue pants.

I moved here in September. I've gone through that gate at least 20x at night. There are a few regulars out there at night. I asked about the rules on the first day and have never had a problem. I'll talk to a cop or ranger at night because I can identify them. Not some rando barking orders that I can't verify. Do better

Please, finally, is Galbraith Ln-Pipeline Rd open to the public and bicycles always, anytime? I'm going to park on the north side tonight. I'm heading out at 7 if anyone wants to git durty on SST with me. Stay safe. Thanks Bellingham.