I was recently in Maryville, Tennessee, and had the opportunity to ride the famous Tail of the Dragon, also known as Deals Gap on Route 129.
Brace yourself for a big, big ride — 318 curves, switchbacks and turns on 11 miles of blacktop. The Tail of the Dragon challenges motorcycles, sports cars and PBS North Carolina
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
A motorcycle ride on the Tail of the Dragon and North Carolina's Moonshiner 28 in the Smokies.
The Dragon (also known as The Tail of the Dragon) begins in North Carolina at the intersection of NC 28 and US 129 and ends at the Tabcat Creek Bridge in
Since the road gets more crowded as the day goes on (especially on weekends), plan to start early. And if you're traveling by motorcycle, don't
Want to be a dragon slayer? Conquer the 318 curves in 11 miles on the Dragon, a section of . Highway 129 that starts near Robbinsville and Fontana Dam.
The Tail of the Dragon or US Highway 129 is one of the most heavily traveled sport bike and car enthusiast roads with its 318 curves in 11 miles;