Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap
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>> DEALS GAP
General information, History, MAPS, Photos, How to Ride/Drive the Dragon, Wehn to Ride the Dragon, Ride THE LOOP, Dragon tattoos, Dragon Slayer License Plates, Trucks on the Dragon, Bicycles on the Dragon
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>> CHEROHALA SKYWAY
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Thunder Mountain Cabin
THUNDERMOUNTAIN CABIN Located just a few miles from the Cherohala Skyway and Robbinsville. 2 bedroom newly remodeled cabin located above the THUNDER MOUNTAIN GENERAL STORE
Hampton Inn, Lenoir City
HAMPTON INN LENOIR CITY TN - DEVILS TRIANGLE
Located a mile east of I-75 exit 81 and just 4 miles south of I-75. Within an easy ride to the Dragon (30 miles), and convenient to the Devils Triangle to the north (35 miles). CLICK HERE for special discount.
TELEPHONE 865-988-2000

SNOWBIRD LOG CABIN
Secluded Luxury Log Cabin on paved road, located on Snowbird Creek - one of the area's best trout streams. Fly Fish from the deck !!
TELEPHONE 828-713-8855
Smoky Cabins
SMOKY CABINS VACATION RENTALS
Large selection of rental cabins in the Townsend area of the Great Smoky Mountains. One, two, three, four bedrooms and MORE.
TELEPHONE 877-766-5915
SLEEP INN BRYSON CITY
SLEEP INN BRYSON CITY NC
Located in Bryson City off US-23/74 (Great Smoky Mountain Expy) 32 miles to the Dragon & Cherohala, 15 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway.
TOLL FREE 866-939-0998
Holiday Inn Express Alcoa
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - ALCOA TN
Located in Alcoa near the Knoxville Airport off US-129 (Alcoa Highway). Just 30 minutes from the Dragon.
TELEPHONE 865-981-9008
Holiday Inn Express Lenoir City TN
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
LENOIR CITY, TN

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located in Lenoir City, just 35 miles from the Dragon, 40 miles to the Cherohala and 26 miles to the Devil's Triangle. TELLEPHONE 865-635-0070
Americas Best Value Inn
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN PIGEON FORGE, TN

DISCOUNTED RATE WITH SLAYING THE DRAGON SPECIAL AVAILABLE ONLY WHEN BOOKING ONLINE AT THIS SITE. TELEPHONE 866-429-0150
USHIP - MOTORCYCLE SHIPPING
CHEAP MOTORCYCLE SHIPPING
Transport Your Motorcycle & Save! uShip is an auction style marketplace where feedback rated motorcycle transporters compete for your business.
Hunts Lodge
HUNTS LODGE MOTORCYCLE CAMPGROUND
Located 1 mile south Tellico Plains TN on Hwy 68. Camping and sleeping cabin accommodations designed with the motorcycle traveler in mind.
TELEPHONE 423-253-2918
Hidden Lake
HIDDEN LAKE CAMPROUND AND RESORT
Located near Tellico Plains TN just minutes from the Cherohala Skyway and 30 minutes from the Dragon. Biker friendly camp sites and cabins. CALL
TELEPHONE 423-295-2161
Seasons Inn
SEASONS INN MOTEL BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
Don't miss Georgia's great roads. And Historic Downtown Blairsville is a great location. Clean, family owned motel with great rates.
TELEPHONE 800-901-4422
Cherohala Cottage
CHEROHALA COTTAGE
Located just a few miles from the Cherohala Skyway and Tellico Plains TN, off Hwy 360. Two plus bedroom newly remodeled private country cottage. Paved access and garage.
TELEPHONE 423-253-4348
360 Brake
360 BRAKE
Tail of the Dragon and 360Brake.com tested these new revolutionary motorcycle brakes at the Dragon. SEE THE VIDEO
>> 360Brake.com...

ELITE SPORTBIKE
Track Days in the South East. Cheaper than a speeding ticket and a great place to test your skills. Offering video instruction in the Novice class. 2008 at Little T, CMP, Nashville, Roebling, and more. Tell Robert we sent you !!

BLUE STRADA TOURS
Blue Strada Motorcycle Tours has everything you'll need to enjoy the best roads in America. They provide the bikes, luxury accommodations, great food, unique stops, and professional guide. Nancy and I want to go!

TOTAL CONTROL
Lee Parks Advanced Riding Clinic. We learned many riding techniques from his book. Now you can take one of his courses. We highly recommend this training for all riders.
NOW WE HAVE A LOCAL TOTAL CONTROL INSTRUCTOR
CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE
EMAIL

SOLO GAS STATIONS
Solo Gas Station in Robbinsville NC is now a Tail of the Dragon Outlet. Stop and shop. Also Pressed Pennies.

Tellico Kats Deli
TELLICO KATS DELI
Great sandwiches and atmosphere at the Tellico Kats Deli located on the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN. Sit on the river and enjoy these fresh subs and deli sandwiches.
TELLICO MOTORCYCLE
OUTFITTERS

NEW business in the Tellico Plains Tennessee Town Square
Gear for the cruiser, tourer, and sportbike rider.
Stop and say hello to Mike.

MOUNTAIN MOTORS
Located in downtown Robbinsville. Specializing in HD service. Lots of biker gear, leathers, stickers, and gifts. TAIL OF THE DRAGON OUTLET. IMMEDIATE SERVICE.

CHEROHALA MARKET
Gas and food stop in Tellico Plains TN on the Cherohala Skyway.

CHEROHALA WELCOME CENTER
A good place to find souveniers, maps, and information on places of interest.
WHEELS THROUGH TIME
MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM

More than 250 American cycles from the past .. and they all run. Don't miss this Maggie Valley attraction.

OES ACCESSORIES
One-Eleven Sportbike Accessories custom made for your bike. Frame Sliders, KneeSliders, Clip On Bars, and much more.

3000 SQ FT BUILDING FOR RENT - FRANKLIN, NC
Great opportunity for a motorcycle shop in this popular cycling area. Central air/heat, metal bldg, loading dock. Great location. $2500/mo.
CALL RICK 828-524-6616

TIME WARP TEA ROOM
This biker hot-spot in Knoxville features motorcycle decor, a game room, and good food.
No alcoholic beverages served.

National Geograpic Traveler Magazine nailed one of the local great roads but missed another .
CLICK FOR STORY


How about BMW
Motorcycle's ad?
CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE

6_52 AVN Patch
6th Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment patch. Thanks to CW4 Timothy C. Bergsmith (Retired) for sending it to us.

Dragon patch
Dragon Test Team Patch
DET 1.53 TEG
53rd Wing, Nellis Air Force Base
Thanks to MSGT (RET) Michael Dennis

Dragon Test Team Patch
First generation Dragon Test Team Patch 1986
Originated from the F-117 Stealth Fighter testing


The US Navy VP-119 Dragon Patrol Squadron patch from WW II
Thanks to John Parmer whose father proudly wore this patch.

Marine HML/A-167 Squadron Patch with Dragon and Cobra.
Thanks to Cpl Ragan
Semper Fi

422d patch
422D TEST & EVALUATION SQ Patch Nellis Air Force Base


319th Special Operations Squadron of the United States Air Force. The patch features a horse and dragon.
Thanks to Msgt. Phillip Sise (Ret)

Cool dragon patch sent to us by
Tom Rice of South Carolina

US Navy VP-56 Squadron known as The Dragons - Sigonella Sicily Deployment T-shirt
Photo by Mick Swaney

Ron Wong's Ride Me tattoo.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE...
Dragon Tattoo
Mike Burns' huge Dragon Tattoo

Tinker Benton's tattoo
Melissa's Dragon Tattoo
Melissa's Dragon tattoo



 

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap
The Official Web Site for US129 Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, and other incredible roads.

EMAIL: INFO @ TAILOFTHEDRAGON.COM

The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles, is America's number one motorcycle and sports car road. The nearby Cherohala Skyway is quickly becoming number two with its remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. The area also has other roads less traveled, but just as exciting. Discover them all !!
HOLIDAY SPECIAL AT THE TAIL!!
Free Shipping on orders over $40 (US Only)
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR SECURE SHOPPING SITE
Nancy and Ron wish everyone the best of the holidays. We celebrated Christmas and New Years by taking a ride up to the Overlook on the Dragon. The weather was 60 degrees both days and not a cloud in the sky. And not a LEO in sight.

BULLETIN: Honda Hoot has canceled the June 2009 event in Knoxville. No reasons were given, but we suspect the low attendance in 2008, the economic slump, and perhaps the attitude of TN LEOs toward motorcycling. The entire state will suffer losses in the millions of dollars with the canceling of this event. Tennessee will need to be on wellfare soon. By the way, we hear bed taxes are going up in some areas to help compensate for the state and county's lack of funds. Don't change your vacation because of the Hoot, just come on anyway and plan to do some extra riding instead of hooting.

DECEMBER 20, 2008:
Three LEOs on the Dragon today in the rain. Surely there is more need for these units than watching a dozen cars cross the Dragon at 30 mph on a rainy winter Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2008:
The season for motorcycles is about over. Only the hardiest of riders can endure the winter temperatures that are here most days. Recently temps have dipped into the 20s. There are occasional 60 degree days that riders can take advantage of if they can make a last minute decision to get here.

Wath for Tail of the Dragon at the upcoming IMS Motorcycle Shows in Washington (Jan 9-11), New York (Jan 16-18), Cleveland (Jan 30-Feb 1), Chicago (Feb 6-8), and Greenville SC (Feb 20-22). Wear your Tail of the Dragon gear and get some free stickers.

Remember that the Cherohala with elevations above 5000 feet can be tricky at any time in the winter. Some corners don't get sunlight and stay icy even on the warmer days.

This is a great time for cagers (car drivers) to enjoy the Dragon all to yourselves. I made a trip over on Tuesday at 2 pm and only met a few vehicles going each way.

Construction on NC 143 leading from Robbinsville to the Cherohala Skyway has been completed. The new asphalt is great,but use extreme caution and expect slippery when wet conditions on the new tar.

Dragon Bike

NCHP remains active on the 4-lanes. Remember, the 4-lanes are prime target areas in North Carolina.>> CLICK HERE FOR AREA RADAR MAP

CLICK FOR COMPLETE 2007 TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL FIASCO. The outright harassment of law abiding citizens has cost Tennessee businesses millions of dollars in lost revenue. THP’s reputation was severely blackened, a major detriment to all enforcement agencies. Tail of the Dragon received some 1,000 complaints from riders and drivers many who promised not to spend a penny in the state.

Hopefully in 2009r Tennessee will provide professional enforcement that will encompass both safety and goodwill toward tourists. Tail of the Dragon will be reporting their attitude on this site.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR EXPERIENCE. We were cited for "holding a video camera while driving". Video proof that my cameras had no display showing resulted in a not guilty verdict by the judge.

Please report your experiences with LEOs to us so we can pass them on to others. Be sure to determine the correct agency, LEOs name, exact location, nature of the offense and the details surrounding the stop. There are many different enforcement agencies, especially on the North Carolina side. These include HP, SO, Park Ranger, TVA, Cherokee Tribal, Forest Service and Wildlife. We need to know who is involved.

OUR LATEST TWO WHEELED ADVENTURES: Our most recent trip in July was to the area of Hot Springs, North Carolina. Great riding with no traffic and good mountain roads. CLICK HERE FOR STORY

HERE IS YET ANOTHER STORY -
North Carolina Loop that takes you by some great places to stop. In September Nancy and I went for a 100+ mile ride in North Carolina. It was so refreshing to ride where we are welcome and not have to worry about going 5 mph over the speed limit. We stopped at many motorcycle friendly businesses and didn't see LEOs at every turn. No need to cancel your vacations here because of the way Tennessee treats you. Ride North Carolina. READ ABOUT TODs latest tour...
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE STORIES

In March of 2007 we explored the Devil's Triangle in Tennessee. We had heard a lot about this unique road and finally made the trip to find out forourselves what it is all about. CLICK HERE FOR STORY

Tellico OHV Area - A day in one of the roughest off-roading areas around. We took 4-wheelers while a good friend rode Nancy 's KTM. No place for the newbies. CLICK HERE FOR STORY

Killboy.com

Wheelers Motorcycle Shop

Tallassee Store
The new Tallassee Store located on US 129 just 6.5 miles north of the Dragon and 3 miles north of the Foothills Parkway. The place for gas, food, beer, souvenirs and Official Tail of the Dragon gear.

Gyphon Bikes Maggie Valley


411 BIKER DEPOT in Maryville is now open and carrying a wide range of biker gear including Tail of the Dragon merchandise. Stop in and tell them we sent you.
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE
CLICK HERE FOR 411 BIKER DEPOT WEB SITE





Wrong lane again
Christmas day ride along Cheoah River.

Christmas day ride on the Tail of the Dragon.

Christmas Day ride along Cheoah Lake. Views are much better in the winter.
Brew Grass Festival
In September we attended the annual Brewgrass Festival in Asheville. Some 40 breweries from across the US brought samples of their beers for the crowd to taste. You get a small glass when you enter and then you make the rounds. Meanwhile there are bluegrass bands playing on stage .... hence Brewgrass.The party lasts from noon til 7 pm .... no limits on the beer. We get a room downtown and spend the night of course. This event is sold out within days of opening ticket sales each year. And it is quite crowded. VISIT WEBSITE
Nancy at the State Line
Nancy straddling the state line in McCaysville GA and Copperhill TN.
Blue and White Service Station
We think we discovered where the saying "the light's on but nobodies home" came from. Note the porch light on this Devil's Triangle service station.
BK Motorsports
Be sure to stop at B-K Motorsports if you are in the area of Oliver Springs to ride the Devils Triangle or Coal Creek OHV. Great selection of items for motorcycles and ATVs. Shop is located on TN 62 just north of TN 61. They also will allow you to park your trailer here while you ride.
Grey Wolf
Grey Wolf and the entrance to his motorcycle and 4-wheeler campground on TN 116. Home of the Devil's Triangle Bike Rally.
Wayah Road Twistie
Great corner on Wayah Road with a little winter wet.
Wayah Road Corner
And yet another.
NC 28 Twistie
Just one of the great sections of NC 28 near US 19/74
NC 28 Corner
And another on NC 28.
Rider on NC 28
Met only one other rider on NC 28 on December 27.
NC 28 Cliffs
This section along the cliffs is great heading north. Southbound watch-out for the heaves SEE NEXT PHOTO
28 Heaves
Kudzu barn
The kudzu finally got the best of this barn.
Computer Repair
Smoky Mountain Computers ?
Sidecar Dog
We spotted a black bear in the woods on our last trip through Cades Cove.

We made a trip over to Gatlinburg in October. The place was desolate. Normally the streets are packed with cars and the sidewalks shoulder to shoulder with people.

US 129 heading south between NC 28 and Cheoah Dam. Post card from the early 1930s.

Same view as above. This one from Google Earth.
FunMover For Sale
Tail of the Dragon Fun Mover for Sale - This is the unit featured in all of our Tail of the Dragon on Tour trips. 2003 4-Winds 28' with lift gate and under 37,000 miles. Ford Triton V-10 gasoline. Clean and mechanically sound. Only reason for sale is that we bought a bigger Fun Mover. REDUCED TO $36,000. CALL 800-768-7129
>> CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & PICTURES...

And yet another Lawless Leo!!!
HASSLED BY THE LEOs ???
EMAIL US THE DETAILS
CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS HERE

Marathon Key
Nancy and I have been putting a few miles on the FJR in the Florida Keys for vacation. We didn't slay any dragons, but with the help of Capt Bob and First Mate Mike we managed to catch and release 6 Sailfish (two in the 85 pound range), and lost another 3 all in one day. We also caught one dolphin for dinner (no, not Flipper). We stayed at Capt Pips on Vaca Key at the south end of Marathon. A great old Florida hideaway with rental boats (your cottage comes with a boat), charters, and Porkys at the Marina Restaurant - live music every night. What a great place to get away from it all !!
READ THE WHOLE STORY

Toronto
Jason Britton was the big attraction at this years Toronto Motorcycle Show. We spent some time talking about his visit to the Dragon on the Full Throttle Celebrity Stage with Frank Wood. CLICK HERE FOR TORONTO STORY

The Toronto Show was the best one we have been to yet in three years of attending. Lots of interest in the roads in our area and some great previews of things to come in the cycle world. The hotel accommodations at the Intercontinental were perfect, the food in downtown Toronto exceptional, and the people some of the friendliest we have ever met. Thanks Toronto !!!

Piglet on Dragon

Coming in the next few days. The ultimate Tail of the Dragon frames for your Killboy photo or other Dragon art. These 18" by 18" custom pieces are individually hand crafted by Georgia artist Lou Flaherty from Wildwood Designs. Leather bound corners with metal tacks. Dragon scale trim and Hwy 129 graphic. Offered at $330 each which includes shipping. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Devils Triangle PatchCLICK HERE to purchase the Devil's Triangle Patch, Pin, and new T-Shirt. To read about the Devil's Triangle ride CLICK HERE. FYI...The clockwise route on the Triangle (TN 116) has some serious pavement issues with patching and raised asphalt. The counterclockwise route is muchbetter. Thanks to Nanthaniel Perlman for the heads-up.
SPECIAL GIFT: RIDE THE DRAGON BOARD GAME
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS



And an upclose look at the Swift truck on July 19 courtesy of Killboy.com


No ticket for the Swift truck crossing the double yellow on Saturday July 19 at 4:30 pm. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Oh yeah, if Lt. Col.. Trott doesn't believe us there were several hundred witnesses.


S2K01 sent us this :
The law doesn't abide
But you better my friend
Or you'll get it from our lawless enforcement
In the end.
BURMA SHAVE and THP

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap
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One note on area vacation rentals: Be sure to mention that you are riding a motorcycle and ask the details about access. Many rentals in the area have steep driveways, gravel, and limited parking for trailers. It is also a good idea to arrive in the daylight.

The Treetops


TREETOPS, THE RIDGE, THE POINT
by Tail of the Dragon. Secluded and private location just off the Cherohala Skyway and 20 minutes from Deals Gap. The Ridge and Point include private gamerooms with pool, ping pong, darts. TreeTops has an open fireplace. All houses have garages, computers with free broad band wireless Internet access, SAT TV, free long distance phone in US, private hot tubs. VIEW WEBSITE
Snowbird Mountain Lodge
SNOWBIRD LODGE - FIRST CLASS
Luxurious rooms, unbeatable views, gourmet meals, fireside bar, beer to go. Located on the Cherohala Skyway near Robbinsville.CLICK HERE  to see more about the Snowbird Mountain Lodge

GRAND VISTA Located north of US 411 on TN 72 W, on west side of Tellico Lake, Vonore TN. "One of the closest hotels to the Dragon in TN." Conference Center with meeting facilities for large or small groups. WI-FI, secure parking. Beer sales on site and convenient to restaurants. Reasonable Rates. VIEW WEBSITE

TAPOCO LODGE RESORT Clean, quiet rooms, good food with a beer or a glass of wine. Near the Dragon, biker friendly, perfect for groups. Beer /wine store, gas, dining, swimming pool, Tail of the Dragon souvenirs, paved access and covered parking. Be sure to visit our Dragon friendly Texaco station with dining in Robbinsville with covered picnic area. VIEW WEBSITE
Cheoah Overlook
CHEOAH OVERLOOK Private gated community with tracts ranging from 4 to 17 acres. Surrounded by the Smoky Mountain National Park and overlooking Cheoah Lake. Easy access to Hwy 28 and US129. Adventure and solitude REDUCED LOT PRICES..... VIEW WEBSITE

BLUE WATERS MOUNTAIN LODGE Located on Lake Santeetlah near Robbinsville just 15 miles from the Dragon. Game room with billiards and darts. Dining room, beer and wine served. Paved access. VIEW WEBSITE

TWO WHEEL INN the newest motorcycle stop in Robbinsville is now open. Each motel room has its own motorcycle garage big enough for two bikes. Make your reservations early for this unique place to stay near the Dragon. VIEW WEBSITE
Country Hearth Inn, Andrews
COUNTRY HEARTH INN is located in Andrews, NC on US129. Fifty spacious guest rooms with mountain views in every direction. Complementary breakfast, pool, picnic area with grill. VIEW WEBSITE

FONTANA VILLAGE RESORT is located just minutes from the Tail of the Dragon on Hwy 28 - aka the Hellbender. Inn rooms, suites, cabins, RV & tent camping, restaurant, marina, pools, horseback riding, trails - bring the whole family. Fontana Village now sells beer at the Pit Stop Gas Station. For more info...  VIEW WEBSITE
Two Sisters Chalet
TWO SISTERS CHALET is located on 35 acres just minutes from the Dragon in the rolling hills of Tennessee. Sleeps up to ten comfortably. Fireplace, full kitchen, BBQ grill, SAT TV, deck/ screened porch, garage, stereo. VIEW WEBSITE
Microtel Robbinsville
ROBBINSVILLE MICROTEL, the same great hotel everywhere you go, is now located in downtown Robbinsville. Convenient to all area roads, restaurants, and other vacation activities. Very biker friendly. Meeting room for groups and clubs. Complementary continental breakfast. Free wireless Internet. VIEW WEBSITE
Dragons Rest Cabins
DRAGONS REST CABINS the newest motorcycle friendly place to stay in Robbinsville. The Dragon's Rest will offer reasonably priced cabins for rent by the night or week. VIEW WEBSITE
SanRan Motel
The SanRan Motel is conveniently located in Robbinsville just 20 minutes from the Dragon and Cherohala. American Owned, Motorcycle Friendly, Reasonable Rates, Clean Rooms. Covered cycle parking at each room. VIEW WEBSITE
Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE LODGE AND CAMPGROUND
Full Cabin Rentals, Cabin rooms with baths, creekside camping, tent rentals, RV hook-ups, bunkroom, breakfast and dinner served. Near all the great roads. It doesn't get any better than this when it comes to two-wheel destinations. VIEW WEBSITE
Abbey Inn, Maggie Valley
ABBEY INN Motorcycle friendly and is neither a chain, nor a strip motel. Each room is individually decorated. Kitchenettes available. Free HBO, desktop refrigerator, free WFI Internet, phone and a bath with walk-in shower. We provide information on area rides, including the Dragon.
VIEW WEBSITE
Magnuson Hotel
THE MAGNUSON HOTEL - SWEETWATER TENNESSEE
This motorcycle friendly, rider owned inn offers special rates and treatment for bikers. Secure covered parking, motorcycle motief, biker meeting room, and courtyard cook-outs. Conveniently located at I-75 and TN 68.
VIEW WEBSITE
Pigeon Forge Cabin Rentals
PIGEON FORGE LUXURY CABIN RENTALS AT DISCOUNT PRICES One, two and four bedroom log cabins with mountain views and many extras. You won't find a better deal in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. Paved access. VIEW WEBSITE
Tennessee Overhill Sleep Inn
TENNESSEE OVERHILL SLEEP INN conveniently located on US Hwy 411 in Etowah TN, just 15 miles to the Cherohala Skyway and 30 miles to the Dragon. Call the hotel direct and mention the Dragon for discounts on your stay!. VIEW WEBSITE
Tallassee Rental Cabins
TALLASSEE RENTAL CABINS located only minutes from the famous Dragon. Two and three bedroom cabins with hot tubs, fireplaces, deck, and full kitchens. VIEW WEBSITE
Nantahala River
The Nantahala River on the way to Wayah was running full bore on Saturday December 27. We saw a good number of riders taking advantage of the warm weatehr.

We toured the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail which starts near the southern end of Gatlinburg and winds around to the northern end. It is one-way and offers some good wooded scenery, a few historic mountain home places, and hiking trails. We were disappointed and much prefer Cades Cove for motorcycle touring.


This photo was taken on the road leading up the beginning of the Motor Nature Trail in Gatlinburg.


Giant kudzu monsters in the Nantahala Gorge.

Good place to get a bowl of soup and a sandwich in the Nantahala Gorge. Great views of the rapids.
switchback
Here is one of the seriously steep switchbacks on the Devil's Triangle. We revisited it in October 08.
Tshirt
Watching another serious switchback at the Triangle.

And yet another steep switchback with repaving to watch out for. The Triangle also has surprises.

Up and away on the Triangle.
Looking at the Smoky Mountains
This is a view from US 19/74 looking northward at the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance.
Nantahala Lake
The Nantahala Lake on Wayah Road - beautiful in the winter.

The Old Home Place and Pick-up near Franklin, North Carolina.
10 mph Corners
Our kind of corners. We found these back-to-back 10 mph switchbacks on a Bryson City backroad.

WE ARE NOT
the "resort/campground" at Deals Gap. WE ARE here on the web to help you discover this great road and many others in the area. FIND US AT THE DRAGON - look for the TAIL sign on the NC side of the Dragon. The accommodations and businesses listed on our pages are motorcycle friendly and ready to make your visit a memorable occasion. CLICK HERE FOR MAP OF TAIL OUTLETS You can find most of our items at TAPOCO LODGE located 3 miles from Deals Gap on US129, at WHEELERS CYCLE SHOP located 2 miles north of Robbinsville on US129, the TALLASSEE STORE on US 129 6.5 miles north of the Dragon, at SOLO Market (next to McDonalds) in Robbinsville. A selected number of our items can be found at FONTANA VILLAGE HELLBENDER PIT STOP , MICROTEL , IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE LODGE , TELLICO MOTORCYCLE OUTFITTERS, CHEROHALA MARKET AND EXXON, CHEROHALA WELCOME CENTER IN TELLICO PLAINS, TWO WHEEL INN, MOUNTAIN MOTORS, 411 BIKER DEPOT IN MARYVILLE, TOPTON GAS STATION at US 129 and US 19, WOLF CREEK GROCERY, PARTONS TRADING POST on US19/74, and PUNKIN CENTER STORE. Our products ARE NOT sold at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort.

 
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