Parkhurst Brook.
Parkhurst Brook drains north through the Tupper Lake Wild Forest — a backcountry tributary that feeds into the Raquette River drainage west of town. The stream runs through mixed hardwood and softwood forest, typical of the lower-elevation Adirondack waterways where brook trout hold in the deeper pools if the canopy stays thick and the summer temps stay down. No formal trailhead or DEC signage — access is old logging roads and bushwhacking, the kind of water you find by studying the topo and walking in. If you're after solitude and don't mind wet boots, it's there.
Parkhurst Brook has public access.
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- Where is Parkhurst Brook located?Parkhurst Brook is a stream in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Parkhurst Brook open to the public?Yes, Parkhurst Brook has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.