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    Tail of the Dragon

    1,009 Reviews
    #2 of 15 things to do in Robbinsville
    Off-Road & ATV Trails, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Outdoor Activities, Sights & Landmarks, Nature & Parks, More
    US Route 129- Deal's Gap, US Rout 129 - Deals Gap, Robbinsville, NC 28771-7820
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    “NICE PLACE TO GET YOUR FEED ON.”

    This is a wonderful place to start with breakfast before riding the hills or after with a burger... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    Jarome B
    “Famous twisties”

    Route 129, this section of 11 iles boasts twisties and challenges for motorcycles. We found it to... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Christine R
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    US Route 129- Deal's Gap, US Rout 129 - Deals Gap, Robbinsville, NC 28771-7820
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    Reviewed yesterday
    NICE PLACE TO GET YOUR FEED ON.

    This is a wonderful place to start with breakfast before riding the hills or after with a burger. Shop the store for you memorabilia to let folks know you rode "the tail". Prices can be a bit high but there is only one.

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Famous twisties

    Route 129, this section of 11 iles boasts twisties and challenges for motorcycles. We found it to be and interesting 20 minute ride but not as much fun as the Back of the Dragon, route 16 out of Tazwell, VA.

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great drive

    This is a fun drive, not for the weak of stomach. With all the twists and turns it was a great thrill.

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Awesome drive beautiful scenery fast cars and motorcycles

    If your ever in the area, be sure to drive the ( tail of the dragon) in Deals Gap, an 11 mile fun ride. With 318 curves , it is an exciting drive but also a very dangerous one too. Be sure to stay in...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wow.......

    If you haven't ridden The Dragon, you haven't ridden! This ride is challenging and amazingly gorgeous! We stopped at The Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort for a quick lunch, then headed over to ride the Cherohala Skyway. More excellent riding and breathtaking scenery. This has to...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Lovely and fun!

    We had a great time, loved it on our Harley! We would definitely do this again!! Even in the rain, it was fun. Just a little slower than dry.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    A great motorcycle ride destination

    Rode from Indiana to North Carolina, just to ride the dragon. We were also able to ride several our roads. The Tail of the Dragon is beautiful but you have to be careful with so many out riders. We did the tail on Monday and...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    I turned green!

    This road is for thrill seekers on motorcycle s not a middle aged woman in a rental car! 318 turns in 11 miles! Wow! The views are gorgeous, but if not prepared, it was a little too much and I felt motion sickness. Great spots...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    What a "beast" of a road the Tail of the Dragon is!

    We drove the "Dragon" in the dark on a rainy night--by mistake, making a left instead of a right out of Happy Valley. But, having survived that and gaining real "street cred" according to some biker guys the next day, we did it again. We...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Lots of Motorcycles

    Thankfully we were there mid week. But there were still a lot of fast moving cycles. We were in a truck and not moving as quickly, but we tried to be courteous and let them pass safely.

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    DENNIS D
    May 27, 2018|
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    Response from Rich H | Reviewed this property |
    Makes no difference really
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    terribomer
    May 14, 2018|
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    Response from Michael T | Reviewed this property |
    This week is rain. Just keep checking the weather. Don't listen to people who tell you to ride the dragon in the rain. If it's your first time ride it in good weather. The mountains get slippery when wet. I been riding down... More
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    tadams75
    October 15, 2017|
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    Response from Bill H | Reviewed this property |
    Gift shop/gas station: Yes Go to the intersection of 28 and 129.
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