North Carolina, United States
Tail of the Dragon (US-129)
318 curves in 11 miles — America's most famous motorcycle road.
Robbinsville → Deals Gap
- Distance
- 39 mi
- Level
- Hard
- Type
- Mountain
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- 318 curves
- Deals Gap
- Tree of Shame
Must ride
★ 8.0/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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