Mountain

Tail of the Dragon (US-129)

Explore Tail of the Dragon (US-129) in Tennessee / North Carolina, USA, a Mountain driving route connecting Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort and Calderwood Dam. View the…

• Region: Tennessee / North Carolina, USA
• Distance: 18 km (11 mi)
• Estimated time: 30 min
• Difficulty: Hard
• About: 318 curves in 11 miles — one of the most famous driving roads in America. Straddling the Tennessee/North Carolina border through the Great Smoky Mountains, it draws enthusiasts from across the country.
• Stop: Deals Gap Resort (Start)
• Stop: Tail of the Dragon (318 curves)
• Stop: Calderwood Dam (End / Photo stop)