Wolf Creek Rentals
Wolf Creek General Store & Cafe
Iron Works Grill, Tellico Plans TN
Wheelers Performance ~ Robbinsville NC
Cherokee Realty ~ Robbinsville NC
129 Dragon Shine & Helmets
Appalachian Driving Experience
Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center
Lynn’s Place ~ Robbinsville NC
Claw of the Dragon ~ Southwest Virginia
Iron Works Grill, Tellico Plans TN
Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson ~ Maryville TN
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
May 2022
Moving into the middle of spring we see the weather beginning to change into the summer pattern of afternoon showers. We have learned that when the prediction for rain is less than 50% for the day, rain is unlikely, or spotty and short lived at worst.
Also want to remind everyone that in North Carolina take it easy on the 4-lanes, especially on NC 28 and US19 near Bryson City and Andrews. Saw a large group pulled over the other day on 28. Easy pickings for troopers. Wide open roads with 55 or 60 mph limit is tempting to add a little extra, but you take your chances.
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
Smoky Mountain Harley & the Shed- Maryville location open all year, Outpost locations are open seasonally March thru October.
Maryville TN – full service dealership, The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint. Pigeon Forge TN – full service dealership. Retail Outposts: US129 Dragon Outpost, Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains TN, Hillbilly Outpost Gatlinburg TN, and Kodak TN. Visit SHED WEBSITE (http://www.smh-d.com/shed.php) for detailed concert event line-up.
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Weekends on the tail of the dragon never disappoint.
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The Largest Honda Element Gathering Ever! It is Awesome! TY elements_on_the_dragon #Honda #HondaElement #tailofthedragon
Located just off Moonshiner 28 (NC28), near Fontana Lake, 11 miles from Robbinsville NC, and 20 miles from the Tail of the Dragon. Teaberry Hill is a 6-acre RV campground that can accommodate any size RV with our large pull-through sites.
Group Facilites: Twelve RV sites on 6 acres, all with full hook-up 30 & 50 amp electric, water and sewer. Outdoor covered pavilion with kitchen for group use.
Teaberryhill.com
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Find your purpose and fight to live the life that you want to live.
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Be sure to get your Tail of the Dragon photos from the original dragon photographer: @killboydotcom
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Come on nerd, let’s go riding! 😸
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Looking to stay near the Cherohala—>Two private studio cabins with hot tubs, surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. Located just 8 miles south of Tellico Plains TN, in the quaint mountain setting of Coker Creek. Just minutes from the famous Cherohala Skyway and Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap famous touring loop, also located near the Ocoee River scenic loop.
More info: skywaycabins.com
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As seen feeling out the full suspension overhaul at Deal’s Gap. Last time I had the GTR on the Tail of the Dragon it was totally stock. Incomparable really. 📸 killboydotcom
I think the coilovers were set maybe 3 clicks back from full stiff on this run.
**If the timeline seems like I’m moving quickly it is because I’m catching up the story of my BNR32 Skyline from day 1 to present.**
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When life gives you lemons, you drive an RX-7. @notcoywhite
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‼️1500 mi+6 passes on the #tailofthedragon 9k rpm over and over the #ej1 didn’t skip a beat. classichondasonthedragon can’t wait to do it again🔰✅ #hondastreetgarage #Honda #Acura #ej1 #integra #egcivic #civic #dc2 #efcivic #dc2r #ef9 #hybridracing #hasport #jbtuned #k20 #kseries #bseries #k20a2 #k24 #b16 #b16a #gsr #jdmgram #typer #b18c #kosei #koseik1
Increase your smiles per gallon. Ride the tail of the dragon.
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FLASH SALE! Monday - Wednesday ONLY
ONLINE ONLY at www.tailofthedragonstore.com
➡️➡️➡️ Use discount code flash20 for 20% off your entire order. ✨✨We will be raising our prices after this sale, so take advantage of this special offer. ✨✨
Discount ends at midnight Wednesday
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Happy Friday from the tail of the dragon. Here’s your reminder to get your Killboy photos.
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