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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
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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Just ran across this news item from the Washington (N.C.) Daily News dated Thursday July 6, 1939:
"There isn't a grander, more beautiful drive in North Carolina than that from Topton through Robbinsville, along the edge of Lake Santeetlah, across Deal's Gap and into Tennessee."
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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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TAIL OF THE DRAGON AT DEALS GAP, 318 curves in 11 miles, America's #1 motorcycle and sports car road. Plus other area twisties. www.TailoftheDragon.com www.Cherohala.com www.devilstriangletn.com www.moonshiner28.com
Looking for those good eats while exploring the Tail of the Dragon region? We got you. Stay tuned the next few days for a full lineup of offerings from BBQ and Burgers to elevated dining and sweet treats!
First up is our downtown classic: Lynn's Place Restaurant. It doesn't get much more home town than this. Right in the heart of Robbinsville, NC you'll want to stop in for all the southern classics and friendly service.
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I want to go there for sure this year 2024. Chico zumba #Dale
The men’s bathroom is interesting .. I’ve never seen a set up like that. Food and service was good tho, we would come back as our Honda group!
My motorcycle friends and I have been eating at Lynn's every year since 2007. Great spot. Don't forget the cobbler for desert!
Welcome back, MINIs on the Dragon! We have a full new lineup of Merch for you this year so be sure to stop by the official Tshirt shack and hear up.
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See you guys in September! Another round of Mini's!! BSBC MINI- Black Sheep Breakfast Club
How do I locate a list of events like this? We prefer to come when it's less crowded, but would love to find out when there're similar events related to what I drive too. Please and thank you
See In a couple weeks
Good news! Construction is moving along down at a Bald River falls off the Cherohala Skyway. Grab all the details here:
Bald River Falls Bridge reconstruction project making steady progress
www.wvlt.tv
If you’ve visited Cherokee National Forest just outside of Tellico, you likely know Bald River Falls.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Cheryl Fletcher-Malmstrom. Nice waterfall!
Les Stevens
If you find yourself here exploring the Tail of the Dragon but want to get out on the water then you're going to want to reach out to our friend Jared at Smoky Mountain Kayak Fishing and Rentals! Even on a freezing cold day, it was not stop fun! Don't sleep on this one, book your excursion now!
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Smoky Mountain Kayak Fishing and Rentals does not disappoint! No equipment or experience needed. Jared provides you with everything you need to have a great time and catch some great fish! It is an every summer treat for me!
Looking good Ron and Nanc!
Beautiful walley, belongs on the wall.
⚠️ ⚠️ * US129 PAVING UPDATE * ⚠️ ⚠️
🛑 A start date has been established for the repaving of the 11 miles section of US129 known as Tail of the Dragon. 🛑
🚧🚧 The goal is to start paving the first week of May, but could be pushed out a week or so. The plan is 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 next week, TDOTwill begin installing construction signs and some guardrail replacement. ⚠️
🐉 Please check Tailofthedragon.com and our social media for updates, we will post when construction begins. 🐉
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This is good to know. My first trip there this year will be in July, so things should be great.
Of course you are because we'll be there then and have ridden our motorcycles 1,000 miles. Go figure
I’ll be there the first week of June. So looks like I’ll be on other roads mostly. No big deal. Anytime riding is a good time. Stay safe people.
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