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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

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April 17, 2024

** US129 PAVING UPDATE **

A start date has been established for the repaving of the 11 miles section of US129 known as Tail of the Draon. The goal is to start paving the first week of May, but could be pushed out a week or so.

The plan is to to pave and perform necessary lane closures during daylight hours MONDAY thru THURSDAYS.

Paving will begin in the southbound direction and finished at the TN/NC state line The paving must be completed within 35 calendar days of the start date. So ideally the paving will be complete sometime in mid to late June.

Starting the week of April 22, TDOT will begin installing construction signs and some guardrail replacement.

Please check here and our social media for updates, we will post when construction begins.

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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.

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New Jersey Family at the Tail July 3, 2020

Upcoming 2024 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.

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