Vanderwhacker Brook.
Vanderwhacker Brook drains north from the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest into the Boreas River watershed — a tributary system that feeds the Hudson via the Cedar and Indian Rivers southeast of Newcomb. The brook shares its name with Vanderwhacker Mountain (3,385 feet), a fire tower peak accessible from the Moose Pond trailhead off NY-28N, though the stream itself sees little attention from hikers or anglers compared to the better-known waters in the Schroon Lake corridor. The drainage is part of the large roadless buffer between the High Peaks Wilderness to the west and the Blue Ridge Wilderness to the east — working forest, low-grade logging roads, and coldwater streams that hold brookies in their upper reaches but remain largely off the recreational radar.
Vanderwhacker Brook has public access. Summits nearby include Kays Hill and Roosevelt Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01Roosevelt Truck Trail ParkingTrailhead0.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Campsite Parking1.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Cheney Pond Trail Parking3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Boreas River Parking Lot4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Lost Pond/Stony Pond Trail Parking5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Northwoods Club Rd Parking Lot6.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Trail Parking6.4 miunpavedDirections →
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4- DeCesare's Pizzeria13.8 mi
DeCesare's Pizzeria in Schroon Lake offers a menu of pizza, Italian dishes, and salads. They provide online ordering for both carryout and delivery.
- Trail Break at Schroon Lake13.9 mi
Trail Break at Schroon Lake offers a restaurant, bar, and lodging in Schroon Lake. Guests can enjoy a menu of food, wine, and beer, live music on select evenings, and overnight stays in their rooms from May through October.
- Pitkins Restaurant14.1 mi
Pitkin's Restaurant is a family dining landmark in Schroon Lake, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a broad menu in a modern rustic setting. It features a new patio, including pet-friendly outdoor dining, and is conveniently locate…
- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar14.1 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
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4- Cupola Crepes14.1 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co14.1 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Waypoint Cafe20.3 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop20.4 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
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4- The Hungry Crow Market & Café14.6 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
- Stone Bridge Ice Cream15.8 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Custard’s Last Stand20.0 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- The Park20.0 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
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4- The Brown Swan and Tavern13.9 mi
The Brown Swan and Tavern in Schroon Lake, NY, offers Adirondacks-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a family-friendly setting.
- Flanagan's Pub & Grill14.1 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store14.6 mi
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store offers a full bar with an extensive bottle selection and local drafts, alongside a menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The restaurant is currently closed for mud season and wi…
- Paradox Brewery15.0 mi
Paradox Brewery offers a diverse tap selection, a full menu with pizza, burgers, and BBQ, and an expansive mountain landscape.
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4- The Pilot's House6.6 mi
The Pilot's House sits above the Outfitter's storefront, with a wonderful view of Vanderwhacker Mt. and the Hudson River, and Santanoni Mt as a backdrop.
- North River Hobby Farm Cabin and Glamping Rentals11.6 mi
Located in the southern Adirondacks, this vacation rental property offers cozy cabins and glamping tents set over 40 acres of wildflowers and woods. Each cabin features charming old-style detailing with bay windows, beadboard walls, and…
- Blue Ridge Falls Campsites12.8 mi
Blue Ridge Falls Campsites is a campground in North Hudson, NY, offering RV, pop-up, and tent camping near Schroon Lake and I-87. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a camp store, with easy access to area attraction…
- Maple Leaf Motel14.0 mi
Modest property offering simple rooms & cabins with fridges, microwaves & free WiFi, plus a pool.
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4- Newcomb Ski Slope8.3 mi
2 slope municipal ski slope free to the public.
- Camp Santanoni8.9 mi
Built by the wealthy Pruyn family, Camp Santanoni is a publicly-owned National Historic Landmark, offering visitors a glimpse into the early Adirondack Great Camp era and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves14.0 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
- Revolution Rail Co. - Thurman Station14.1 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation at Thurman Station on the Adirondack Railroad bed near North Creek, with family-friendly seasonal tours rolling alongside the Hudson River corridor through forest and open river-bank country.
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- Where is Vanderwhacker Brook located?Vanderwhacker Brook is a stream in the Schroon Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Vanderwhacker Brook open to the public?Yes, Vanderwhacker 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 Vanderwhacker Brook?Within roughly seven miles of Vanderwhacker Brook: 37 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.