Designated US 129, and known as the Tail of the Dragon, the road is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National …
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Sep 17, 2024
Whatever the US Interstate system is, this is the opposite. An original settlement road that has been turned into a local attraction. It is 11 miles of nearly-constant corners and turns in a pictur…Full review by Mark M
Sep 16, 2024
If you are a motorcyclist, this is the place for you! Great road to experience, but you need to be 100% alert at all times. The road can be quite busy at times so if you are a novice, pick a non-bu…Full review by Climber00929700635
Aug 22, 2024
I learned about this place from a blog the Best Motorcycle Trails in the US (2024 Edition). Since it is near my current place, so I decided to have a try on this road. I would like to say, it is an a…Full review by motorfun
Tapoco Lodge, Dragon's Dennis, 129 Hub. Have only eaten at Tapoco (lovely outdoor seating along river). Search Google for reviews and you can search Google Maps for "restaurants"
How crowded is the Tail of the Dragon during the week, Monday-Thursday? Would this be a more ideal time for someone who has never driven it in a sports car to do the drive and enjoy it without feeling rushed or "pushed" from behind?
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Much less crowded, unless there's an event going on. One of the websites, it may be kill boy, has a list/schedule/calendar of all the groups that come ... but normally they're there …
Much less crowded, unless there's an event going on. One of the websites, it may be kill boy, has a list/schedule/calendar of all the groups that come ... but normally they're there during the weekends or maybe on a Thursday / Friday also. For sure Tuesday & Wednesday, especially before 10:00 a.m., is going to be the least crowded.. Obviously drive at your own pace, but there are lots of pull-offs
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