Wheelers Performance ~ Robbinsville NC
Claw of the Dragon ~ Southwest Virginia
Iron Works Grill, Tellico Plans TN
Lynn’s Place ~ Robbinsville NC
Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson ~ Maryville TN
Appalachian Driving Experience
Wolf Creek General Store & Cafe
129 Dragon Shine & Helmets
Iron Works Grill, Tellico Plans TN
Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center
Cherokee Realty ~ Robbinsville NC
Wolf Creek Rentals
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
July
July and many visitors have arrived at the Tail. We are now in the typical summer afternoon shower mode. Watch the weather and plan to take a break when the widely scattered rains move in for 30 minutes in the mid afternoon. When the weather stations call for 50% chance of rain, which is just about every day, you can be sure that the rain is wide spread and spotty. It usually clears with the sun back out late afternoon. Traffic is picking-up on area roads so be courteous to others on the road.
Foothills Parkway Closures 2022
Sections of the Foothills Parkway will be closed to traffic during the summer of 2022. We have all the details and maps of alternative routes.
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 2022 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
Find your photos online at Killboy.com
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Tail of the Dragon. Just a few days until we meet again. New bike, new skills, same excitement. 🐉🏍⛰✅
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The Tail of the Dragon awaits. Get your T-shirt and photo to make your friends jealous.
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Self reflection.
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Next time you travel to the Tail of the Dragon, stay in a treehouse: @riversedgetreehouses
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Another dam #miatamonday
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Another great weekend on the books for Miatas at the Gap. Safe travels out there.
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I already want to go back to The Dragon 🐉! It’s my favorite place to go with my car! Always amazing memories and amazing driving! Who’s coming?
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Custom Miatas at the Gap merch now available. Be sure to stop @officialtailofthedragon this weekend for all of your tail of the dragon goodies.
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Another awesome shot from the officialtailofthedragon #holden #holdencommodore #holdenusa #chevy #chevyowners #chevyss #chevysssedan #chevyssworld #chevyssonly #chevyssnation #chevyssowners #ls #lsx #lsa #ls3 #lsnation #lssupercharged #ls3supercharged #lsanation #boost #boosted #supercharged #tailofthedragon #junglegreen #blendingin
This important message is brought to you in regard to the weather! 🌧️ ☀️ 🕶️
Here in the Smokey Mountains, we typically experience afternoon summer showers throughout July and August. Watch the weather and plan a break when the scattered rains move in, usually mid afternoon. When the forecast calls for 50% chance of rain, which is just about every day, you can be sure that the rain is wide spread and spotty. It usually clears with the sun back out late afternoon.
FOR THOSE WHO DON'T LIKE TO READ: In other words, ride early, relax in the afternoon, and head back out for a post-rain ride in the early evening.
#tailofthedragon #318curvesin11miles #hwy129 #dealsgap #killboy #killboydotcom #killboyphotos #klub129
The boys rippin’ @ Tail of the Dragon killboy 📸🏁 #transam #banditrun #smokeyandthebandit #musclecar #restomodmusclecar #restomods #classiccars #musclecarzone #oldschoolmuscle #tailofthedragon
Only thing missing is you.
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✔️ sickmiatabra #TopMiata #JDM #Mazda #Miata #MX5 #roadster #nbmiata #fastback #fastbackmiata #matg #tailofthedragon Photo by: killboydotcom
Tellicocabinstn.com- Located just off TN360 on the Cherohala Skyway and Tail of the Dragon Loop, only minutes to the Cherohala Skyway and Tellico Plains. Five cabins accommodating one to four guests each. All of the cabins have cozy stone fireplaces, fully furnished kitchens, satellite TVs/DVDs and grills outside. Our cabins feature internet access, satellite TV and private hot tub on the deck.
Group Facilites: Five cabins accommodating one to four guests each, all within walking distance.
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Tail of the Dragon photo dump 🐉! What an amazing week with amazing people! Spent mikekuhnracing’s birthday week the right way.
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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.