Middle Kiln Brook.
Middle Kiln Brook runs through the Saranac Lake township — a named tributary in the St. Regis drainage, mapped but largely undocumented in the angling or paddling record. The "Kiln" name suggests old iron or charcoal operations, common across this corner of the park in the mid-1800s, though no specific site has been widely cataloged. It's the kind of stream that appears on the DEC wetlands inventory and USGS quads but sees more moose than canoes — a placeholder in the hydrological network rather than a destination. If you're after brook trout or solitude, look to the better-known feeders of the Saranac Lakes chain.
Middle Kiln Brook has public access. Summits nearby include Parsons Knob and Ragged Lake Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
3 parking areas
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01Gate Road Parking AreaTrailhead1.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Wye Road Parking Area4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 037 Mile Road Parking Area6.5 miunpavedDirections →
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
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Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 24.2 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 21.4 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
1— 22.6 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Brewing20.5 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
- R.F. McDougall's Pub24.2 mi
The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
— 20.5 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites20.8 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Adirondack Spruce Lodge22.9 mi
Twenty-seven-room independent lodge in Wilmington village, minutes from Whiteface Mountain and walking distance from the Ausable River. Complimentary breakfast, fire pit, and Adirondack-character rooms.
- Cadence Lodge at Whiteface23.0 mi
Cadence Lodge in Wilmington, NY, offers an ideal base camp for outdoor adventurers. The property features recently updated guest rooms with amenities to enhance your stay, including a restaurant onsite, weekend breakfast options, and…
- Wolfjaw Lodge23.0 mi
Welcome to the totally transformed Wolfjaw Lodge, located at the base of Whiteface Mountain, just a 2-minute drive from both Whiteface and Wilmington beach. Each of our 2 private houses and 11 lodge rooms and suites has been recently…
— 20.8 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- White Pine Camp20.3 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE21.2 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
- Summit Weather Observatory23.4 mi
The Summit Weather Observatory, part of the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), provides real-time weather conditions and data from its observatory at the summit of Whiteface Mountain and a field station at…
- Topridge24.6 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
— 20.3 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Middle Kiln Brook located?Middle Kiln Brook is a stream in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Middle Kiln Brook open to the public?Yes, Middle Kiln Brook has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.
- Can you camp at Middle Kiln Brook?Within roughly seven miles of Middle Kiln Brook: 2 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.