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Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap with 318 curves in 11 miles: America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road.
Designated US 129, the road is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest with no intersecting roads or driveways to hamper your travel. It is considered “the destination” for thousands of motorcycle and sports car fans throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Can you brave it? It’s best to be cautious as the turns are tight, but the Tail of the Dragon is guaranteed to be the ride of your life.
The nearby Cherohala Skyway is quickly becoming a destination too, with its remote 60 miles of breathtaking scenic mountain highway. The area also has other incredible roads like the Moonshiner 28, Foothills Parkway, Smoky Mountain Loop, Devils Triangle, Blue Ridge Parkway, The Gambler NC209, Diamondback 226, Devil's Staircase, Six Gap North Georgia, The Snake US421 and many Great Forest Service Dual Sport and Jeep Roads.
The Complete History of US 129 from Chiefland, FL to Knoxville, TN
by Ron Johnson 2020
STORM UPDATE
The eye of Hurricane Helene passed over the Tail of the Dragon as the storm raged to our east and west. We actually could see the sun in the minutes it passed. Oddly this left our area virtually untouched compared to other areas in North Carolina and Tennessee. Visitors headed this way should carefully plan their route to get here, but all of our roads near the Dragon are fine.
Tail of the Dragon Store
Tail of the Dragon offers custom signs in both street sign and shield format. You can add a photo too. What a great way to remember your trip to the Dragon.
Tail of the Dragon Store
Find your swag for all the great roads including Cherohala Skwyay, Tail of the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, Devils Triangle, Six Gap, Diamondback and more.
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Tail of the Dragon
TAIL OF THE DRAGON AT DEALS GAP, 318 curves in 11 miles, America's #1 motorcycle and sports car road. Plus other area twisties. www.TailoftheDragon.com www.Cherohala.com www.devilstriangletn.com www.moonshiner28.com
The 2025 Events Page is LIVE!
tailofthedragon.com/events/
When are you heading to the Tail of the Dragon for the 2025 season. If we missed your event, let us know in the comments below.
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First river release of the season is this weekend! Take a ride across the Tail of the Dragon then stop in at Tapoco to watch the paddlers make their way down the river.
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Who else is heading to Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant when they reopen for the 2025 season?
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Alrighty Dragon slayers, this one is for you. If you're looking for a last-minute Valentine's weekend getaway, Fontana Village Resort & Marina is running a $99 lodging special (call to reserve) + they have two nights of specialty meals on top of their already delicious offering at Hazel's. Details in the post below.
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Is this page nothing but an advertisement for places to stay? I thought it was about the ride
Looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day plan? Reach out to our friends at Tapoco Lodge.
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FEATURED LODGING
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There are a wide variety of accommodations in our area. These range from basic tent camping to exclusive mountain top resorts.