Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car two lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, and Six Gap North Georgia.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

HIGHLAND MANOR TOWNSEND
Peaceful Tennessee location near all the Great Smoky Mountain attractions. Reasonable rates, great views.

BIG SNOWBIRD CREEK CABIN
Located directly on the trout stream near Snowbird Backcountry. Paved access.

SWEET BERRIES B and B Only minutes from the Dragon with spectacular mountain views, covered cycle parking.

SNOWBIRD ESCAPE 2BR, 2 Bath cabin near Robbinsville on BigSnowbird Creek. New in 2009 with great amenities. Party area and fire pit.

CAROLINA MOUNTAIN RETREATS just off Moonshiner 28 between Franklin and Highlands NC, paved access.

SIMPLE LIFE CAMGROUND & CABINS Robbinsville NC. Camp cabins, tent & RV sites, covered m/c parking, meeting room, deck.

Snowbird Creek House near Cherohala Skyway

SNOWBIRD CREEK HOUSE private first class creekside cabin with hot tub. Near Cherohala Skyway in NC.

STEEL HORSE STABLE APTS located a few miles south of Robbinsville on US129. Cheap, Clean, Garage Parking.

HISTORIC TAPOCO LODGE just 3 miles from the Dragon on US 129 in NC. Luxury on the river.

GRIFFIN CABINS in Robbinsville NC. Efficiency apt and 2 BR homes at reasonsable rates.

THE LODGE AT TELLICO Just a mile from the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN. Choices of rooms at reasonable rates. Restauarant, garage, game room on site.

RIVER COVE CABINS Near Murphy NC. Affordable Nottely Riverfront Kitchenette Cabins Hwy 64 W. Convenient to NC, GA & TN roads and attractions 3 Nights Dragon Special $165.

HAMPTON INN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT Near McGhee Tyson Airport, WIFI,pool, hot breakfast, free shuttle, secure motorcycle parking, bike wash. Tail of the Dragon Special Rates.

GSM MOTORENT Guided and selfguided tours, dual sport motorcycle rentals, cabin/camper rentals on Little River in Townsend, TN.

RELAX INN in downtown Bryson City. Walk to the Smoky Mountain Rairoad and downtown dining.

FONTANA FOR LESS FONTANA VILLAGE NC Just 10 miles from the Dragon. Stay in Fontana Village for less.

CHILHOWEE MOUNTAIN RETREAT Located atop Chilhowee Mtn near Maryville, TN. Luxury bed & breakfast adj Great Smoky Mtns.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, ALCOA TN Located near the Knoxville Airport (TYS) off US-129 (Alcoa Hwy) Just 30 minutes to the Dragon.

MAINSTAY SUITES In Alcoa TN. Full kitchen, seasonal pool, hot breakfast. Mention Tail of the Dragon for $69.99 a night special.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - ALCOA TN In Alcoa near the Knoxville Airport off US-129 (Alcoa Highway). Just 30 minutes from the Dragon.

FAIRFIELD INN, ALCOA TN Located near the Knoxville Airport (TYS) off US-129 (Alcoa Hwy) just 30 minutes to the Dragon.

CHEROKEE REALTY Located in Robbinsville NC. Offering sales and vacation rentals on Lake Santeetlah, near the Dragon

MISCELLANEOUS

TELLICO KATS DELI Great sandwiches at the Tellico Kats Deli on the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN. Dine on the river and enjoy fresh deli sandwiches.

COLVINS CATERING BBQ truck serving at the Tail of the Dragon Thurs - Sunday. Catering service available, will serve to your group. Drop off catering to your cabin.

Lean Into It withSS CYCLE TOURS

BADDASSCHAPS for some great leather gear.

US 129 PHOTOS Your Dragon photos here.

CHEROHALA WELCOME
CENTER Souveniers, maps, and info on places of interest.

OES ACCESSORIES One-Eleven Sportbike Accessories custom made for your bike. Frame Sliders, KneeSliders, Clip On Bars, and much more.

NEED A LAWYER ??

McKinney and Tallant - Robbinsville, North CarolinaTEL: 828-479-2442

Darryl R. Brown - Murphy North Carolina TEL: 828-835-9496

David M. Boyd - Knoxville, Tennessee TEL: 865-246-1800

TAIL OF THE DRAGON AT DEALS GAP, with 318 curves in 11 miles, is America's number one motorcycle and sports car road. The nearby CHEROHALA SKYWAY is quickly becoming number two with its remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. The area also has other incredible roads like the MOONSHINER 28, DEVILS TRIANGLE, THE DIAMONDBACK, SIX GAP NORTH GEORGIA, THE SNAKE and GREAT FOREST SERVICE DUAL SPORT RIDING.

THE 2012 CALENDAR PAGE is now posted. Send us your group information and we'll post your event.

MAY 7: A huge weekend with some 750 Mini Coopers on the roads in western North Carolina. It was quite colorful and we met a lot of great people having fun. There were also a large group of Beetles using $2 bills for their purchases. Lots of Vintage Two-Strokes last week.

There was another serious wreck on the Cherohala with a woman rider airlifted with non-life threatening injuries. Please take it easy on this scenic mountain highway.

Tail of the Dragon web cams are back!! New photo each minute. CLICK HERE for full image of both cameras.

Tom Kopf from upstate New York picked-up this Ural on the west coast and took the long way back to Naples, New York so he could ride the Dragon.

BULLETIN MARCH 7: The Savannah Morning News is reporting that the I-3 project that might have brought an Interstate through the Tail of the Dragon has apparently been scrapped. Environmentalists and mountain residents apparently made enough of a protest to cause cancellation of the cost analysis which may kill the plan completely. This is great news to all Dragon Lovers. Looks like the road will be around for a while.

ROAD UPDATE MAY 13, 2012: North Carolina plans repaving on two mountain roads beginning in June:

US 64/NC 28 aka Moonshiner 28 from Walnut Creek Road in Gneiss to Highlands. This is the section of Moonshiner 28 that passes the best waterfalls including Cullasaja, Dry and Bridal Veil Falls. Might want to wait until October to take this route.

US 76 from Looking Glass Falls north of Brevard, across the Blue Ridge Parkway, and then 3 miles north toward Cruso. This is the twisty section of US 276 on both sides of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

TRUCKS ON THE DRAGON North Carolina has done what Tennessee won't do ...... ban trucks heading to the DRAGON. It is now illegal for trucks longer than 30 feet to operate on US 129 anywhere from US 19/74 all the way to the NC/TN State Line. They are also banned on NC 28 from NC 143 all the way to US 129. Also on the ban list is the entire Cherohala Skyway in North Carolina.

New signage in North Carolina:

Trucks banned

Want to hear what Tennessee says about banning trucks?

The commissioner (John C. Schroer) added that TDOT provides enhanced safety advisories in regards to potentially dangerous roadways and that it is the responsibility of motorists to exercise a greater amount of caution when traveling winding mountain roads.

So in Tennessee the signs warning trucks are actually aimed at other motorists telling them to DODGE THE TRUCKS THAT WILL BE IN YOUR LANE !!! Leave it to Tennessee to even make such ridiculous statements. The commissioner ought to be FIRED !!!

How about just banning the TRUCKS like North Carolina !!!! Now it is technically illegal for trucks to cross the Dragon and enter North Carolina. But they can legally turn around at the state line and return northward back across the Dragon as long as they stay in Tennessee. Great thinking Tennessee.

Map showing roads that Prohibit Trucks Over 30 feet long.
The DARK BLACK ROADS INDICATE THE BAN

IT IS TIME TO BAN 18 WHEELERS ON THE DRAGON. Ike Woodard died on the Dragon when a flat bed big rig completely entered his lane in a curve. We have been fighting for years telling officials this was going to happen. It's time for Tennessee and North Carolina to act !!!! SIGN THIS PETITION TO BAN TRUCKS

Vulture
Killboy took this ominous photo of a vulture on the Dragon. Ride safe !!!

We have updated all our web sites to help you plan your trip to our area. The brochure features some great maps on the best roads and nearby places to stay. SEE BROCHURE

We are expanding our coverage of the great area roads to include the southern section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Diamondback, north Georgia Six Gap, The Snake, The Devils Triangle, Moonshiner 28, in addition to the Cherohala Skyway and Tail of the Dragon.

Now you'll have to plan a two week vacation just to get all of these roads into your riding plans. We'll also be including some lesser known roads of interest.

Our Tail of the Dragon Store at the Gap will be open Daily from about 9 am to 6 pm by April 6. You can still get our products by ordering from our On-line Store. Wheelers and Shell in Robbinsville carry most of our gear.

BIKER BARN located on your way to Six Gap North Georgia on US129, north of Blairsville GA. Biker apparel, leathers, helmets, souvenirs, WiFi, motorcycle trailers, towing, transport, and storage. 706-781-6729

SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY DAVIDSON - MARYVILLE TN Full service dealership, The Shed concert venue, Stinkers BBQ in MARYVILLE TN, TELEPHONE 865-977-1669. SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY DAVIDSON - PIGEON FORGE TN Full service dealership in PIGEON FORGE TN, TELEPHONE 865-774-3981.
Retail only outposts: US129 DRAGON OUTPOST north of the Tail of the Dragon where you can find Ethanol Free Gas, CHEROHALA SKYWAY OUTPOST along the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN, HILLBILLY OUTPOST in Gatlinburg TN.

KILLBOY.COM The original Tail of the Dragon photographer

AMERICAN SPIRIT TV The complete motorcycle information network. Available on Smartphone and Mobile Devices.

WHEEL JOCKEY Check out this new product, a simple tool for rotating motorlcycle wheels. Use it for cleaning, tire inspection, chain maintenance, etc. Small enough to take with you on the bike.

SPORTBIKE RENTALS NEAR THE CHEROHALA SKYWAY The only full-service, mobile-operated motorcycle rental operation in the Smoky Mountains. Rental fleet includes sportbikes, motards, sport touring, and cruisers. Deliver your rental to your location. TELEPHONE TOLL FREE 888-914-4473 DIRECT 865-809-9147

WHEELERS PERFORMANCE If you break it he can fix it !! Full service motorcycle shop, located on US129 between Robbinsville and the Dragon. Dyno Runs too !!

MOUNTAIN MOTORS Parts & Service all makes and models, gift shop, info, Roadside Pick Up & Towing Service. Downtown Robbinsville on US129 across from McDonalds.

TELLICO MOTORCYCLE OUTFITTERS Gear and Farkels for you and your bike at this big city store in small town Tellico Plains. Located just off the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN, on the Town Square. Gear for the cruiser, tourer, and sportbike rider. Stop and say hello to Mike - he owns the ice cream too !! Olympia Gear retailer.

MR MOTORCYCLE has the antidote ! Bikes, Parts, Service, Tires, Mechanics, Clothing, Helmets. In Asheville NC close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. 828-277-8600

THUNDER MOUNTAIN DELI On the Cherohala Skyway near Robbinsville NC. General store, gas, deli, souvenirs. This successful turn key business FOR SALE, the perfect opportunity to be your own boss !! See Website for info.

And the Just When You Think You've Seen It All winner of the week.

And in second place ... the alien girlfriend.

And some classic cycles.

Another.

And a Chopper.......

Doggie of the week.

A little motard action.

And some more.

Where are you from???.

Mini-moto.

Patriot of the week.

Sparks of the week.

Catch of the day.

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Join Country music recording artist Matt Stillwell & Friends this Memorial Day Weekend for the best Shinefest yet. Visit the event website for tickets and information, and Fontana Village for lodging.

The new novel Tail of the Dragon by Rich Hoffman will be available soon. This is one of the most action packed car chases ever written. Watch for updates here. CLICK HERE for a sneak preview.
Tail of the Dragon Shop

Our new store at the Dragon is now open.
Stop in and say hello.

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Remember ... if it doesn't say TAIL it's not authentic Tail of the Dragon gear. There are many cheap imitations, but only one original Tail of the Dragon map and designs. Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, Six Gap, and Diamondback merchandise too.

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TWO SISTERS CHALET located on 35 acres 2 miles from the Dragon in the rolling hills of Tennessee. Sleeps up to ten. Fireplace, full kitchen, BBQ grill, SAT

SMOKY MOUNTAIN MANSION Located near the Dragon & Cherohala Skyway. Bring the whole club and stay in this ultimate private get-away. Individual room rates or full house rental available. Paved access & garage.

GRAND VISTA"One of the closest hotels to the Dragon in TN." Vonore TN. Conference Center with meeting facilities for large or small groups. WI-FI, secure parking. Beer sales on site close to restaurants. Reasonable Rates.

LUXBURY INN & SUITES in Maryville TN less than a mile from Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson and The Shed. Convenient to the Dragon and Devils Triangle.

ABBY INN Each room is individually decorated, kitchenettes available, HBO, frig, WFI, phone and a bath with walk-in shower. We provide information on area rides, including the Dragon.

ECONO LODGE Townsend TN On 321 near Great Smoky Mountains & 30 minutes to the Dragon. Pool, wifi. Mention WEB10 for 10% off.

DRAGONS REST CABINS friendly place to stay in Robbinsville, 20 minutes from the Dragon, Cherohala, and Moonshiner28. Reasonably priced cabins w/covered parking by the night or week.

FONTANA VILLAGE Year round resort destination featuring Lodge Rooms, Cabins, Campground, Swimming Pools & Lazy River, Day Spa, Marina, Boat Rentals, Restaurants, Bar, Group and Convention facilities. Located only 10 miles from the Dragon.

IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE LODGE CABINS, ROOMS, CAMPING
Full Cabin Rentals, Cabin rooms with baths, creekside camping, tent rentals, RV hook-ups, bunkroom, breakfast and dinner served. 30 minutes to the Dragon & Cherohala.

ROBBINSVILLE MICROTEL same great hotel everywhere you go, is located in downtown Robbinsville. Very biker friendly. Meeting room for groups and clubs. Complementary continental breakfast. Free WiFi

SANRAN MOTEL located in Robbinsville 20 minutes from the Dragon and Cherohala. American Owned, Motorcycle Friendly, Reasonable Rates, Clean. Covered Cycle Parking.

SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN LODGE Luxurious rooms, unbeatable views, gourmet meals, fireside bar, beer sales. On the Cherohala near Robbinsville. MC friendly, rider owned first class Inn. BMWMOA discount available.

BLUE WATERS MOUNTAIN LODGE on Lake Santeetlah near Robbinsville, 15 miles to the Dragon. Game room with billiards and darts. Dining, beer and wine served. Paved access.

TWO WHEEL INN Each room has it's own motorcycle garage big enough for two bikes. Near the Dragon, 2 miles south of Robbinsville NC on US129. CARS WELCOME T00

A HOLIDAY MOTEL Maggie Valley biker friendly motel. Covered bike parking, restaurant, outdoor pool, WI-FI, HBO, New pillowtop beds, grills, fire pit, group discounts. Easy access and trailer parking. American owned.

DRAGON PITT INN located just 9 miles from the Dragon in Tennessee. $64.95 rooms in this rider owned motel. Micro fridge, coffee maker. Dining next door at the Dragon Pitt BBQ Shack.

TAIL OF THE DRAGON VACATION RENTALS by Tail of the Dragon. Secluded and private location just off the Cherohala Skyway and 20 minutes from Deals Gap. The Ridge and Point include private gamerooms with pool, foosball, ping pong, darts. TreeTops has an open fireplace. All houses have garages, computers with free WiFi, SAT TV, NFL Network, free long distance phone in US & CN, private hot tubs. OPEN YEAR ROUND !!!

THE LODGE AT COPPERHEAD Exclusive resort that caters to motorcycle or car enthusiast lifestyle. Cabins, lodge rooms, restaurant, bar. Covered, secure parking. Good location for group gathering/event. Located just outside Blairsville, GA. TELEPHONE 706-835-RIDE (7433)

Switzerland Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway

SWITZERLAND INN Located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at mm 334, just 45 miles north of Asheville NC on the challenging DIAMONDBACK LOOP. Cottages, Rooms, Restaurant, Bar, Hot Tub, Pool. Also home to the DIAMONDBACK LODGE for motorcyclst looking for an economical room with all the amenities of the INN.

SLEEP INN BRYSON CITY Great location convenient to all western North Carolina roads. Wireless Internet, Continental breakfast, outdoor pool, parking for trailers. Walk to restaurants.

Contact Tail of the Dragon if you would like to have your business listed. Call 828-479-8400 or EMAIL US