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
September 12, 2020
The weather is beginning to change here in the mountains. The highs for next week will be dropping into the high 70s with lows in the low 50s. The afternoon thunderstorms seem to be dissipating. Looks like a great time to visit area roads.
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 2020 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.
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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.
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🛑 It’s Fall Photo Contest Time! 🛑
🍂 Tag us in your favorite Fall Adventure photos with #TODFallPhotoChallenge for a chance to win a custom printed sign and Tail of the Dragon swag bag full of official merch and goodies!
🎃 Contest is live now and runs through October 29th. Winner will be announced Friday, October 30th.
❇️ Entering the contest allows us to feature your photos on the Official Tail of the Dragon 🐉 Facebook or Instagram feed.
📸 Photos do not have to include a vehicle and do not have to be from @officialtailofthedragon road. We’re accepting any high adventure / photos of Fall from our fans.
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“Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson is surrounded by some of the Nation's best riding trails including the alluring Cherohala Skyway, the world renowned "Dragon" Highway 129 with its 318 consecutive banked curves in 11 miles providing an unparalleled rush and Highway 441 that travels over the Smokies to Cherokee N.C. which has breath taking views.”
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