Tail of the Dragon
A winding road with 318 curves in 11 miles, popular among motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts, located where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Cherokee National Forest.

šŸ“œ Famous for 318 curves in 11 miles, a thrilling destination for motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.
šŸ” Winding along US 129 where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Cherokee National Forest.

Why Go

šŸļø Pure driving experience with no intersections
šŸžļø Rugged beauty and scenic views
šŸ“ø Photo services available to capture your ride
šŸ›£ļø Iconic stretch of road, legendary among enthusiasts

Why Avoid

āš ļø Frequent accidents, not to be taken lightly
🚨 Speed limit frequently patrolled, rescue can take an hour
🚫 Commercial trucks over 30 feet forbidden
🚧 Heavy traffic during spring and summer

Tips

šŸ“· Bring an action camera and motion sickness pills
šŸ›‘ Double yellow lines mean no passing
šŸ›ļø Shops are seasonal, open spring and summer

Hours

šŸ•’ Road open 24/7/365; shops seasonal (spring/summer).

Last updated 3 days ago

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