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Tail of the Dragon

Tallassee/NCTN

Distance

11 mi

Duration

21m

Checkpoints

2

Road type

Mountain twisty

Region

Southeast

Length

Short (under 20 miles)

Surface

Paved - modern

Intensity

Technical

Season

Fall

Winter status

Sometimes closed

About

Winding along US 129 where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Cherokee National Forest, this iconic stretch offers a pure driving experience: no intersections—just you and the road.

Checkpoints

2

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