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25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

fun ride, definitely glad we road it but 165 was a better, more scenic ride. Overall a great trip, many different types of riders and vehicles travel this road.

14 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Challenging in the wet

24 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

While I thought this was a good road I think it is overhyped. Some of the other roads in this area are better I think. But if in the area a "must do"

24 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

While I thought this was a good road I think it is overhyped. Some of the other roads in this area are better I think. But if in the area a "must do"

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A fun ride, challenging in places, but hard to enjoy the scenery because of the attention needed for the road, and the traffic. IMO, best to ride during the week....

16 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Rode last summer on my Can Am Spyder RT Limited and absolutely loved it. The ride there from Tennessee was very scenic and the Dragon did not disappoint. It’s a fairly exhausting ride honestly and was glad to stop in Deals Gap for lunch and a rest. We turned around and rode it again heading back to Tennessee and it’s a ride I’ll never forget. Check one off the bucket list ✅

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Rode in October, peak colors, was a great ride. Probably not as busy as usual because of overnight rain but road dried up early and was perfect!

209 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Have rode it several times. It was the most fun the first time.

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Yes

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Please use the pull-offs.

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode it Memorial Day weekend, there was traffic but not enough to interfere with the ride. Did a great loop by including the Cherohala Skyway for the return to Robbinsville.

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode her 6 times last summer on two different trips. Got some great video with my GoPro. Like some of the other roads in the area better, but there's no photographers. What can I say. On the downside, someone stole my cell phone, which kind of put a damper on the trip.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Awsome ride

28 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A great ride for what it is, a ton of turns in a short space, do it, enjoy it, take a rest and then explore the beautiful rides close by like Nantahala and Maggie Valley.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

It's a good road all motorcyclists need to do at least once. It should be on your check list if you haven't done it. Then enjoy the other great roads in the area.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Fun road to ride, but very popular with not only motorcycles but sports cars and everyone that thinks they are driving a sports car even if it's a pick up truck. Be patient pull over at earliest opportunity if there is someone behind you. Watch for those that are impatient and pass on curves (yes cars do it too). Best times to ride and enjoy are in the middle of the week on non-holiday periods.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

In a Challenger, it was great. Can't wait to try it on two wheels.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Can be crowded with tourists but still a can't miss

55 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This is a must ride road, but you have to be technically competent. Lots of curves and due to popularity, plenty of traffic from both car clubs and crotch rockets. Go early in the week and before the leaves fall. Excellent road surface.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

One of the best roads in the country. My group travels here every year for a week and rides this and the surrounding areas.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

Great road purely for driving, tons of twisties. Amenities in the area are meh, views along the route are decent

25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

The traffic seems to get busier each year. A decade ago it was a dream ride.

166 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I'm a fairly skilled rider, but I had to go very slow to feel safe. A great road.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Had HUGE expectations, let down just a bit but still a great ride!

26 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Requires 100% of your concentration, this road is no joke. The downside is that I was so busy navigating the curves that I did not get to enjoy the scenery much. And this is some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen!

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Honda Fury. Rode it 6 times in two days. Make sure to get up early to make your run. I did mine at 7am and was the only one on the road three times.

149 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A bucket list ride but try to schedule during the week as the weekends bring out many sports cars whipping up and down this route.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I understand the fun of this route and I'm glad I did it. I give it above average because of the uniqueness of it having no inlets. Honestly the other routes in the area were better. Far more scenic and still fun and challenging to ride. I would choose Cherohola Skyway over this anyday.

52 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

It's a blast.

65 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Great curves!

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

My Triumph handled the curves well and made me feel like I was at home in the UK. Lovely ride

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Loved the ride until we got behind a slow car.

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Loved the ride until we got behind a slow car.

7 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

It’s a great challenging road which lives up to the hype. There are so many nice bikes and cars up there to view as well.

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Awesome

18 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

great road!!!

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

What else needs to be said? It's the Dragon. Epic ride. Lots of hairpin turns, beautiful riverside scenery, and a gift shop on either end of the route. Even if you don't hot dog the ride, keep your head on a swivel because folks will be ripping through the corners, pushing their capacity to handle their machines. If you're touring, use the pull outs to let faster drivers get by.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

this is a famous road glad i did it but once was enough the road is in bad shape

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Been riding the dragons tale for years always loved taken the twist and turns of the 318 curves in 11miles. And the scenery is great. Also be sure to stop at the Historic Tapoco Lodge and Tavern great food and scenery south of the Deals Gap on highway 129 here is the address 14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, NC 28771.

17 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Awesome but dangerous. A must do but stay alert.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Tight curves,switchbacks & hairpin turns. Go early and on a weekday to avoid those who want to FLY.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Intense

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Oh what fun. We have ridden this route many times. Fortunately, we have not contributed to the tree of shame.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Nothing like it. Great ride.

55 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Even in the rain it was an awesome ride.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Fun ride and several others close by

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I rode it from the north to the south, and then south to north. I did this on the morning of my birthday this year, Aug 20th. Then rode it from north to south again, the next day, I want to ride it again. I didn't want to come back honestly, I would have liked to have stayed in Pigeon forge longer.

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Was finally able to ride it for the first time. Great ride and highly recommend. Just be careful of those traveling the other direction, they might cross the centerline.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Arrive early and the road is almost your own to ride. What a great experience.

37 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Very fun, but short.