Patterson Brook.
Patterson Brook drains north through the Town of Keene, running parallel to — and eventually crossing under — NY-73 between Keene and Keene Valley. It's a small, quick stream fed by runoff from the ridge systems west of the valley floor; trout may be present in pockets but the brook lacks formal stocking records or angler reputation. The water moves fast in spring, drops to a trickle by August, and disappears entirely under roadside culverts in the flats near Keene proper. If you're hiking or climbing anything off Adirondack Street or the back routes toward Pitchoff, you've likely crossed it without noticing.
Patterson Brook has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Before you launch.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 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.
- 01Clinton 11 Road Side Parking AreaTrailhead4.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Clinton 11 Parking Area4.9 miunpavedDirections →
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 11 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The waters.
The trails.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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- Where is Patterson Brook located?Patterson Brook is a stream in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Patterson Brook open to the public?Yes, Patterson Brook has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.