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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.yawgoo.com Yawgoo Valley Website]
*[http://www.yawgoo.com Yawgoo Valley] - official site
*[http://www.newenglandskihistory.com/RhodeIsland/yawgoovalley.php Yawgoo Valley] - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com


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Yawgoo Valley Ski & Sports Park
Location160 Yawgoo Valley Road, Exeter, Rhode Island 02822 U.S.
Nearest major cityProvidence, Rhode Island
Top elevation310 feet
Base elevation70
Skiable area36 acres (150,000 m2)
Trails14
Longest run2,200 feet
Lift system1 rope tow
2 handle lifts
2 chair lifts
Terrain parks1
Snowfall39 inches annually
SnowmakingAll Trails
Night skiingYes
Websiteyawgoo.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.

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
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41°32′08″N 71°33′14″W / 41.53556°N 71.55389°W / 41.53556; -71.55389