Frost Valley Model Forest

Located in Ulster County the Frost Valley Model Forest was opened in 2003, becoming the second operational forest in the New York City Watershed Model Forest Program. As one of the nation's leading environmental education institutions, Frost Valley YMCA provides top-notch educational resources and a welcoming atmosphere that greatly enhances the model forest experience. Visitors to this model forest, located in Ulster County, are blessed with amazing scenery, well-maintained recreational trails, and comprehensive learning opportunities, all leading to an unforgettable outdoor educational experience.

In its short history, the Frost Valley Model Forest has hosted informative woods walks and recreational hikes for landowners, local leaders, international dignitaries, foresters and loggers, interested citizens, and thousands of YMCA campers. It also supports a wealth of scientific research and forest health monitoring. Interpretive signs have been placed next to demonstration sites and other interesting locations along the forest’s road and trails. In addition to outdoor opportunities, the Frost Valley Model Forest includes an indoor classroom. The classroom helps bolster the visitor's experience by providing a venue for indoor educational presentations, which can be followed by outdoor walks. The Frost Valley Model Forest is open during hours of daylight, year-round.

The Model Forest is open Monday through Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm, Sunday 8:30am-noon. Visitors to the Frost Valley Model Forest are asked to register at the Frost Valley Administration Building, one mile from the trail head. 

Address:
2000 Frost Valley Road
Claryville, NY 12725
Phone: 845-985-2291
E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: http://frostvalley.org/

Take a virtual tour of our 4 Model Forests through our Model Forest Storymap below and explore how forests in the NYC Watershed protect water quality and provide many other benefits.