How long is the tail of the Dragon in NC?
Welcome to the Tail of the Dragon, a path originally worn down by animals such as buffalo before becoming one of the most challenging (and dangerous) motorcycle and sports car roads in America. Encompassing nearly 12 miles through the forest in both North Carolina and Tennessee, the Tail of the Dragon has an impressive 318 curves.
Is the tail of the Dragon a race car?
For motor enthusiasts and the race car driver in us all, the Tail of the Dragon is an exhilarating drive full of hair pin twist and turns. It’s like the Wild Wild West of the Blue Ridge where mountain scenery takes on a daring aesthetic challenging our wits and ways with each turn of the wheel.
Is the tail of the Dragon Road US 129?
Designated as U.S. 129, there’s no intersecting roads or driveways to delay your journey, thus relaying the ultimate cruise and giving it the reputation as “the destination” for thrill seekers everywhere.
How long is tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap?
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…
Welcome to the Tail of the Dragon, a path originally worn down by animals such as buffalo before becoming one of the most challenging (and dangerous) motorcycle and sports car roads in America. Encompassing nearly 12 miles through the forest in both North Carolina and Tennessee, the Tail of the Dragon has an impressive 318 curves.
For motor enthusiasts and the race car driver in us all, the Tail of the Dragon is an exhilarating drive full of hair pin twist and turns. It’s like the Wild Wild West of the Blue Ridge where mountain scenery takes on a daring aesthetic challenging our wits and ways with each turn of the wheel.
Designated as U.S. 129, there’s no intersecting roads or driveways to delay your journey, thus relaying the ultimate cruise and giving it the reputation as “the destination” for thrill seekers everywhere.
Where does tail of the Dragon Road begin?
The Tail of the Dragon begins at Fugitive Bridge (where Harrison Ford jumped from in the movie The Fugitive) with stunning views of the Cheoah Dam. From there you’ll climb through The S, a series of steep S curves.