Iron Works Grill, Tellico Plans TN
129 Dragon Shine & Helmets
Wheelers Performance ~ Robbinsville NC
H & H Towing Recovery
Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson ~ Maryville TN
Claw of the Dragon ~ Southwest Virginia
Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center
Appalachian Driving Experience
Wolf Creek General Store & Cafe
Wolf Creek Rentals
Iron Works Grill, Tellico Plans TN
Lynn’s Place ~ Robbinsville NC
Cherokee Realty ~ Robbinsville NC
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
Summer Weather Pattern
Next week the forecast is for rain nearly every day. This is a typical summer weather pattern which brings widely scattered rain to the area in the afternoons. Notice the forecast is usually less than 50% which means many areas will not get the short lived thunderstorms. Plan on touring in the morning with a break in the mid-afternoon. Storms usually clear after an hour to allow you some nice weather in the late afternoon.
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.
Upcoming 2021 Events
From official rallies with hundreds of attendees to a small gathering of friends, our region is ready to host your group. Let us help you plan your event.
Dragon Web Cams
Current Highlights
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Eat at T.Dubbs in Robbinsville, NC.
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Got my first photo back from my Tail of the Dragon trip this past weekend. It was a blast! #dsm #dsmgram #dsmsociety #dsmnation #gsx #awdarmy #awd #tailofthedragon #wedssport #eclipse #talon #2gb #mitsubishi #mitsu #turbo #fall #potd #killboy #fmic #fpgreen #forcedperformance #mitsubishieclipse
Leaf update from the Cherohala Skyway! This photo was taken yesterday. Great color above 4000ft and still plenty of time to catch the show.
#cherohalaskyway #tailofthedragon #318curvesin11miles #roadtrip #fall #scenicdrives
@foxnews just listed @officialtailofthedragon as one the top scenic drives in America for fall color.
Check out the article 👉 link in bio.
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Thanks to jonredling and kwr129eg for introducing me to officialtailofthedragon. Had a blast driving it today with you guys and nsxplore and throughthepasses and crx_ed9. Rewarded ourselves with a nice lunch on the other side 129hub where I managed to get the #NSX hung up on the driveway drop-off. 😳Thanks to classichondasonthedragon for helping me get back on the road! And thanks to eurocars_southend for keeping the NSX in tip-top shape to make these kind of drives uneventful.
#nsx #hondansx #acuransx #nsxprime #nsflex #nsxchannel #jdm #jdmgram #tailofthedragon #killboy #129hub #classichondasonthedragon #chd6 _insaneimports_
Do you know all the names of the curves? Be sure to get your official tail of the dragon map.
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Still reflecting on my first drive on the officialtailofthedragon. I’ve never driven the #NSX that hard before, yet it never felt like I would lose control. The back end never slid out, not even once. The car is probably capable of much more then I could give it. But glad I put new kumhotireusa Ecsta PS31 tires from tirerack, and eurocars_southend keeps it running smooth. Now that I'm familiar with the road, can't wait for the next time when I won't be so apprehensive. And I'm in love with the NSX even more than before, the Dragon is exactly the type of road it was designed for.❤️
And yes, I'll be posting Dragon photos for a while. 🤪
#nsxprime #nsxgram #nsxlife #nsxca #nsxchannel #hondansx #acuransx #jdm #jdmsociety #jdmgram #carsofinstagram #supercarsofcharlotte #rhd #popupheadlights #classichondasonthedragon #chd6
#zealcoilovers #yokohamawheels #advanwheels #advanmodel5 #tailofthedragon #us129 #us129dragon #insaneimports #waxhawcoffeecruisers #carsandcoffee #carsandcoffeecharlotte #carsandcappuccino #carsandcappuccinocharlotte
Raise your hand if you’ve done all 318 curves of the Tail of the Dragon and battled the mighty Cheoah in the same day. If this is a bucket list for you, the Cheoah will be released Saturday October 9 for 1000cfs.
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Daddy’s here
#3000GT #VR4 #Mitsubishi #GTO #3000GTVR4 #VR4ever #classiccars #jdm #jdmclassics #totd #tailofthedragon #backroadshustlin #country #streetcar
Anyone looking for an exciting highway will enjoy this 11-mile stretch of US 129. The Dragon is desolate and can be a real adventure in the winter months. We've had to deal with bears, turkeys, deer, and wild boars in the road, trees down, ice/snow, and tractor-trailers taking up both lanes in the curves. It is not a road for the squeamish, but if you're looking for a lot of excitement, don't miss this one.
#318curvesin11miles #tailofthedragon #hwy129dragon
#killboydotcom #curvyroads #adventure #dealsgap
Guys, we did it! Twice! We rode the Tail of The Dragon, the Cherohala Sky Way and so much more! One more stop at Wheels Through Time, tomorrow and then we’ll be headed back to Maryland. This trip has been absolutely included some of the most beautiful and amazing rides I’ve ever taken! Thanks for all of your suggestions! No video on Sunday on YouTube, but I will be posting a short update to Patreon tomorrow. Stay tuned for a video of all of our shenanigans on Thursday!!!
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Embrace the nostalgia of simpler times @snowbirdlodge
Enjoy culinary delights and elegant comfort.
Just off the Cherohala Skyway.
#tailofthedragon #snowbirdmountainlodge #cherohalaskyway #318curvesin11miles #cabinlove #historiclodges
What an amazing weekend! I appreciate all of the birthday love. I am such a fortunate soul to have so many amazing people in my life! #vtvtour #harleydavidson #vtwinvisionary #smokymountains #tailofthedragon #harleydavidsondaily #harleydavidsonmotorcycles #dyna #harleysofinstagram #weekendgetaway #weekendvibes #grateful #twowheels #smokymountainharleydavidson
Is it the weekend yet? Where are you headed this weekend?
#tailofthedragon #318curvesin11miles #hwy129dragon #killboyphotos #killboydotcom #129dragon
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