Yawgoo Valley
| Yawgoo Valley Ski & Sports Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | 160 Yawgoo Valley Road, Exeter, Rhode Island 02822 U.S. |
| Nearest city | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Top elevation | 310 feet |
| Base elevation | 70 |
| Skiable area | 36 acres (150,000 m2) |
| Runs | 14 |
| Longest run | 2,200 feet |
| Lift system | 1 rope tow 2 handle lifts 2 chair lifts |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Snowfall | 39 inches annually |
| Snowmaking | All Trails |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Web site | yawgoo.com |
Yawgoo Valley is the only skiing resort in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is located on a hill in Exeter, Rhode Island, south of Providence.
As one of the southernmost ski areas in New England, Yawgoo relies heavily on artificial snowmaking. Lift tickets range from $28 on weekdays to $38 on weekends. Yawgoo valley also offers a snow-tubing park with four lanes and two lifts.
[edit] Trails
In addition to 14 skiing trails served by two chairlifts, Yawgoo offers snow tubing in the winter and, in the summer, a 32-foot (9.8 m) rock wall and a water park with 750 feet (230 m) of water slides.
Trail List:
Beginner: -Novice Area -Hub's Folly (Upper) -Upper Ledges -Crossroads -Down Under -TNT (Lower) -North Forte -Gnarnia
Intermediate: -Outback -Hub's Folly (Lower) -Yellow Jacket
Expert: -TNT (Upper) -Lower Ledges -Jack Attack
| Easier | More Difficult | Most Difficult | Most Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
[edit] External links
- Yawgoo Valley - official site
- Yawgoo Valley - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com
Coordinates: 41°32′08″N 71°33′14″W / 41.53556°N 71.55389°W
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