THE ROADS
Smoky Mountain Loop
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The Smoky Mountain Loop features five of the top touring roads in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. The route begins with the exhilarating Tail of the Dragon, continues along the Foothills Parkway and Little River Road, then crosses US 441—the only highway through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From Cherokee, NC 19 connects you to Moonshiner 28 (NC 28) before looping back to the Tail of the Dragon. This 143-mile loop highlights the park by both skirting its borders and crossing its scenic heart, making it an action-packed route filled with stunning views and popular attractions—a perfect day trip.
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Moonshiner 28
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Moonshiner 28, beginning at the Tail of the Dragon on US 129, extends 103 miles southeast through western North Carolina (Franklin and Highlands) before continuing into Georgia and South Carolina, ultimately reaching Walhalla. Once one of the major runs for moonshiners, the road today boasts great twisties, wide sweepers and unmatched scenery.
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Gambler NC209
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The Gambler NC 209 is roughly a 36-mile run from Lake Janaluska to Hot Springs, North Carolina. Old timers called it the Rattler, but many call it “The Gambler”. With small communities known as Bluff, Trust, and Luck, the Gambler seemed a much better name.
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Diamondback 226 & Blue Ridge Parkway
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The Diamondback is a famed 38-mile loop located near Little Switzerland and the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 50 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina.
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Devils Triangle
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Devil’s Triangle is a 44-mile loop composed of TN 62, TN 116, and TN 330. Located in the mountains of the Cumberland Plateau just north of Oak Ridge, TN. Devil’s Triangle features some of the most unusual two-lane twisty roads in eastern Tennessee. The area has experienced cycles of boom and bust, tragic mining disasters, and also housed historic prisoners at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary.
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Foothills Parkway
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Congress authorized the Foothills Parkway as a 72-mile scenic parkway on February 22, 1944. Today, only three segments totaling 38.6 miles are open to the public. The completed sections run from US129 to Wears Valley TN. And, a shorter 5.6 mile section near Cosby TN.
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Cherohala Skyway
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Cherohala National Scenic Byway is a 43-mile connection between Tellico Plains, Tennessee and Robbinsville, North Carolina.
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Tail of the Dragon
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Tail of the Dragon is an iconic, 11-mile stretch of US 129 featuring 318 challenging curves. Starting at Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, it winds through the rugged terrain of the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains. Celebrated worldwide by motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts, this road offers more than just scenery—it’s an exhilarating test of skill and driving enjoyment.
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