Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap

Motorcycle and sport car tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, Diamondback, Blue Ridge Parkway, and more.

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Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap with 318 curves in 11 miles, is 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, Devils Triangle, Diamondback 226, Six Gap North Georgia, The Snake and Great Forest Service Dual Sport and Jeep Roads. [Read More]

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July 8, 2017 – a busy 4th with the usual afternoon showers. For all those inquiring about the weather be advised that 90% rain forecasts simply means it will likely rain at some time during the day. This usually means in the heat of the afternoon. Rain is normally short lived and spotty. Take shelter for an hour or so and it will likely clear.

A reminder that helmets are required for Polaris Slingshots.

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Tail of the Dragon is US129 located which runs along the south west border of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park starting at the NC/TN border and run north into Tennessee, ending at Tabcat Bridge at Chillhowee Lake. click here for location maps and more.