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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
Paving Update 6/1/24
Well that went faster than expected! The road surface is smooth as 1000 grit sandpaper and as grippy as 60 grit. The crews did a fantastic job and the final layers are complete from TN/NC state line all the way down to the lakes at Tabcat bridge. We are looking forward to many years of safe enjoyment and great photos. Hope to see you out there! (updated provided by killboy.com)
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Just ran across this news item from the Washington (N.C.) Daily News dated Thursday July 6, 1939:
"There isn't a grander, more beautiful drive in North Carolina than that from Topton through Robbinsville, along the edge of Lake Santeetlah, across Deal's Gap and into Tennessee."
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
There's a new spot in town for all the camping Dragon slayers! Just opened - family owned and built campground along the banks of Sweetwater Creek just minutes from Robbinsville NC. Full hookup RV sites, ADA accessible cabins, ADA accessible bathhouse. RV sites are BIG RIG friendly and are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and wi-fi. Cabins are 1 bedroom with kitchenette and bathroom.
Only 20 miles to Tail of the Dragon and 12 miles to Cherohala Skyway.
email: [email protected]
Phone/Text: 828-735-3422
website: www.sweetwatersights.com/
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Heading to the Tail of the Dragon but hoping to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, too? Then you're going to want to stop in for a stay at Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant!Make waves and soak up the summer sun at our little slice of poolside paradise! ☀️🌊
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Wonderful place! We loved staying here and right by great roads to ride!
Danea Hennessy Garcia
Loved this place. We rented one of the A frame cabins for a couple of days.
The 2024 SCCA Dragon Hill Climb is nearly here and this is a great one for those looking to check out an impressive uphill race in the heart of the forest.
This year's event has the largest number of pre-registrations in the event's history, so you're going to want to plan ahead.
The 2024 SCCA Dragon Hill Climb will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 27th and 28th.
NOTE: THIS IS A CLOSED TRACK WITH ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ONLY.
Event Details Here: www.motorsportreg.com/events/2024-dragon-hillclimb-xviii-joyce-kilmer-memorial-forest-scca-appala...
Video Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz6n4J_gmLE
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It’s never too early to start planning ahead for autumn cruising season and we have just the spot for you! Open Year Round, it’s time to check out our Tail of the Dragon Vacation Rentals.
Located 10 miles west of ROBBINSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA on NC143; just 1 mile from the CHEROHALA SKYWAY and 20 miles to the TAIL OF THE DRAGON.
THE TREETOPS, THE POINT, THE RIDGE, and MOONSHINER STUDIO are located in a private setting, yet within walking distance of each other. Rent just one house, or bring the group and rent the mountain at a discounted rate.
Easy access from NC143 with plenty of level parking and room for trailers. All houses feature complete kitchens, gas grills, satellite TV, large decks, large garages, hot tubs, outdoor fire pits, Wi-Fi, and game rooms with pool table. Concrete drives connect the upper levels of The Treetops, Point, and Moonshiner along with concrete parking areas.
BRING YOUR GROUP. Rent the entire property at a discounted rate. The property provides plenty of privacy and parking. All four rentals are on the same property and within walking distance. Good for groups of 35-45 people, depending on singles or couples. The entire property provides 19 double beds, 5 single beds, and 6 roll away beds!
Book now here: thetreetops.com
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Have stayed there many times, great location to a lot of routes to ride, plenty of amenities
Hey! This looks familiar!
The best place to stay 🤙
Nestled on the banks of the Cheoah River, the historic Tapoco Lodge in Robbinsville has been a North Carolina mainstay for outdoor adventurers, gear heads, and nature enthusiasts since 1930. Whether you want to explore their 120 acre campus via groomed trails, visit Nantahala National Forest, enjoy a wine seated around one of the riverbank fire pits, or drive the Tail of the Dragon, they're a must-explore destination. tapoco.com/
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Joe Helton we should've stopped here we passed it plenty of times
I have stayed there truly a enchanting experience sleeping creekside with the windows open and waking early to huge Buffett breakfast and riding the dragon 2-3 times before the stores even open or the first photographer shows up. If you haven’t yet put it on your to do list even if you have already done the dragon.
I’m afraid to ask how much it must cost a night for accommodation … been from Canada you can tack on 40% .. probably looking between Sunday to Wednesday .
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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.