Tail of the Dragon
Tail of the Dragon is a scenic drive in North Carolina. Within North Carolina it covers roughly 11 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Tail of the Dragon with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
The North Carolina end of US-129's Tail of the Dragon runs from the Deals Gap line toward Robbinsville, alongside Cheoah Lake and the dam featured in the film "The Fugitive." The 11-mile stretch of 318 curves is a pilgrimage for sports-car drivers and motorcyclists, with professional photographers stationed along it to catch the action. It connects directly to the Cherohala Skyway for a longer mountain loop.
- 318 curves in 11 miles
- Cheoah Lake & dam
- Robbinsville
- Cherohala Skyway link
- US-129
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About this drive
This is a scenic drive — a road worth taking for the views and the journey itself rather than the quickest line between two points.
Where to Stay along Tail of the Dragon
No campgrounds are listed close to Tail of the Dragon yet, but there are rooms near the route.
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