Why Conquer the Tail of the Dragon?
Deep in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains lies a road whispered about in biker bars and car clubs across the country. 318 curves. 11 miles. Zero forgiveness. The Tail of the Dragon isn’t just any hilly drive— every twist reveals another breathtaking view, every turn tests your skill, and every mile demands your full attention.

See it in action..

How to Plan your Tail of the Dragon visit?

Merge it with any visit to the Smokies, it is hardly 50 miles from the bustling Pigeon Forge. Even if you don’t have the fanciest bikes or the jazziest sports cars, Tail of the Dragon is 100% worth the experience, especially for older kids.

A random view while en route to the Tail of the Dragon

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Bikers snaking through the legendary curves
Curves, curves and more curves..

We saw some really vivid props down there..

A lost friend’s fav beer, perhaps?
All the biking stickers in the world
Another super view from one of the pit stops

Tip: Don’t miss the mesmerizing Fontana Lake on the way, known for its isolated solitude.

Fontana lake glimmering under mix of clouds and sun

That’t it, write in the comments if this made you crave for a Tail of the Dragon trip 😉 ?


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