Yawgoo Valley
Yawgoo Valley is the only skiing resort in Rhode Island. It is located on a hill in Exeter, south of Providence and opened in the 1965–66 season as "Rhode Island's first chairlift served ski area."[1]
| Yawgoo Valley Ski & Sports Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | 160 Yawgoo Valley Road, Exeter, Rhode Island 02822 U.S. |
| Nearest major 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 | 2 chairlifts 1 rope tow |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Snowfall | 39 inches annually |
| Snowmaking | All Trails |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Website | yawgoo.com |
As one of the southernmost ski areas in New England, Yawgoo relies heavily on artificial snowmaking. Lift tickets range from $28 on weekdays to $45 on weekends. Yawgoo valley also offers a snow-tubing park with eight lanes and two lifts.
Trails
Yawgoo offers 14 skiing trails served by two chairlifts, 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
| Easier | More Difficult | Most Difficult | Most Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |