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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I've been to this road twice in two years and will return again next year. Between the Hellbender, the Dragon, and the Cherohala... you can't get much better. Beautiful surroundings and you can get lost for days riding all the roads in the area. Plenty of places to stay and eat in the area.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This review shows only from Stecoah to Deals Gap (129). I dont understand why. We rode the entire portion of 28 from 74 to Deals Gap (and then of course the Dragon) but the portion of 28 between 74 and Stecoah is also very beautiful and we really enjoyed it. Some of the most breathtaking views of Lake Fontana from the Mountains anywhere. Highly suggested to make the whole ride.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Add this one to a list of rides to visit while you are at the Tail of the Dragon. Beautiful scenery and a great road but it seems that every road in and around the Dragon are great. And while you are there don't forget Happy Valley road.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I would have rated the road higher, but was really working htis weekend to keep it on the pavement. It was raining miserably hard, and visibility was extremely poor. The turns were still good fun, and whenI managed to catch a few minutes between rains clouds it was an absolute blast. Stayed at the Kickstand Lodge, and that was well worth the 8 hours riding it cost me to get there. Great folks right next to a great mountain road. Going again later this year.

187 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Rode Cherohala, Dragon's Tail and Hellbender, both directions on 28 and Dragon's Tail. Like Rt.28 better than all the others. Awesome road !

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We started from Tellico Plains onto the Cherohala, turned north onto 129, went up and had lunch at "The Dragon" and then took 28 back to 74 and rode back home to Jacksonville, FL.. My wife liked the Hellbender better than the Dragon...I like them all.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Roads are good without much traffic. Gas stops, stores, and civilization are far and few between. The ones we found had high gas prices. Didn't care for Fontanna Resort at all. Deals Gap guys were great. Great roads, good scenery but avoid the resort.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

road this on the way home,from Blue Ridge Parkway to get to The tail of the Dragon, a lot of fun, I ran into very little traffic until I got to the Tail.

8 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Headed here after the Dragon. The wife and I enjoyed this section of our ride around the Smokies the best.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Outstanding ride. The wife and I took it on the way to the Dragon. Wow. Beautiful ride and plenty of twist and turns.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Outstanding ride. The wife and I took it on the way to the Dragon. Wow. Beautiful ride and plenty of twist and turns.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

The road is great, the only reason I didn't give the road 5 stars is because there was quit a bit of gravel on the road. I stayed at Fontana Village Resort, the room was great. Service was fantastic and the beer was cold. A must for your trip to the Gap.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

this is a very nice ride. Road it on 4/30/08 with some great friends some were new to riding and others had some experiance it went very well there is post card scenery at almost every turn an it was a good warm up to the dragon. Keeping in mind for everyone to remember to respect the road an ride within there limits, and dont let the impationt riders push them beyond them. there is plenty of places to stop and enjoy the scenery an take a break if you need. This is a high 9 on a 10 scale

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Been on this ride several times and I really enjoy the beauty.I like the occasional floorboard scrapes also.Roll Tide Roll!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

THIS RIDE WAS BEAUTIFUL, WANT TO TAKE MY WIFE NEXT TIME AND TAKE MORE TIME. COULDN'T RIDE IT LIKE I COULD WITH MY PERSONAL BIKE, HAD A RENTAL, BUT STILL ENJOYED IT, JUST MOVED OVER FOR THE FASTER BIKES CAUSE I DIDN'T WANT THEM TO MISS OUT.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great Ride, went with wife and a friend, had a blast, want to return with others form N.E. Texas and show them the whole route of the Dragon's tail, Hellbender and the Skyway finishing in Tellico for a nice cool shady ride and sit to have a rest,,,,,reccommend it for anyone and everyone.....Keep the rubber side down and dont let the speedsters make ya hurry, take your time and enjoy the AWESOME scenery.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Nice road, and enjoyed it alot. I found it after the ride on dragon's Tail. I go up twice a year since I bought my bike new in 2006. I am returing this Oct.09 and bringing 9 other couples with me, 13 bikes. I will be bringing to ride the Dragon, The Skyway, and Hell Bender. Also a ride to Highlands, Franklin, Cashiers, and back through the Smokies! Oh yea, if the rocket bikes are pushing you, let them by, trust me, you will see the dumb ones again a litlle further down the road. Just wave as you go by! Good luck be safe and ride for the enjoyment!!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

did this one twice, stayed at the kickstand lodge on 28, a great place

38 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Brilliant ride!

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This road is also knows as the Moonshine 28. I will be riding this road in Sept and will give a full review then.

55 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great ride with plenty of curves and mountain scenery. Good road surface. Popular road for car clubs and crotch rockets, so try to go early in the week to enjoy. Lots of other great rides in this area.

38 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This was my favorite road, including the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway. You can open it up a bit more and stretch your legs. A really fun ride. An absolute must ride road.

54 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great Ride!

209 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

At the time that I rode this the locals and the T-shirts called this "Moonshine 28". I actually like this better than The Tail of the Dragon, on track with Cherracola Skyway. More casual ride and not everyone was not acting like it was some kind of a race. Stayed at Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge just off 28.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Lots of hills and tight turns. Fun ride.

12 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

Rode this many times. Always enjoy

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

We rode this route twice last year. It's a great road. I've ridden it 3 time before. It's well worth riding.

62 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Definitely worth checking out. I had a blast. Not super challenging but still curvy enough and great views.

73 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great rode. Watch out for Turtles on the road! Nice views, very scenic and very little traffic on weekdays.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Another great road in the area. Yo need at least a week to ride these roads.

126 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

great road

43 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great warm up ride on the way to the Dragon.

83 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Rode it on the way to the Dragon. Liked it just as much as Dragon

39 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Nice road, stop and check out the dam. Easy cruise with a few tight twisties

99 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Enjoyed it on my Moonshiner 28 run from Deal's Gap, NC to Walhalla, SC in May 2019. Then again from Franklin, NC to Deal's Gap, NC in September 2020.

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

If I could rate this road higher I would. We enjoyed riding this much more than the Dragon. The road is very well maintained, less traffic and the scenery is better. Lots of twists, turn, sweeping curves and even a few OH SH*T moments. There isn't a bad road to ride in this area. The Hellbender isnt as bad as it sounds. Just pay attention and enjoy the ride.

110 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Live in highlands a month out of year. We call 28 the moonshiner, so many NC, TN, and North GA roads in the area

44 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Nice twisty route from Western North Carolina to the dragon.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Twisties and Views. Have your big boy pants on, for sure.

166 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Did the out and back on the Dragon and kept on going onto this route. Very beautiful mountain views with water to the right. Dense forests. Plenty of curves.

8 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

We spent the whole day riding in this area, first time....simply stunning. Cherohala Pass, The Dragon, and a few more, however our favorite hands down is the Hellbender 28. Perfect amount of canopy/lighting, scenery, turns, just a beautiful route. Ride this if you are doing the Dragon you won't regret it.

17 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

had a great early morning ride on this road.

8 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Visited the area in September 2021, what a gorgeous place! We took the Cherohala Skyway, The Dragon and The Hellbender nd some others. Have to say we enjoyed The Hellbender the most. Less congested, beautiful scenery, good road conditions. Worth the trip

127 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

very cool area!

78 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Rode on September 21, 2020. Riding from Cherokee through to Deals Gap. Great way to start a day of riding. Very polite traffic too. A commercial truck pulled over to let me pass.

91 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

This would rate 5 stars in any other location, next to the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway i would say a 4. Roads were well kept and shady to keep out of the sun. When hitting the Dragon, dont forget to take a stroll down this road.

92 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Good road with elevation changes and some challenges. Have been on this route many times. Watch for different types of debris during and after bad weather.

94 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

great scenic motorcycle route

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Perfect prequel to the tail of the dragon.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Rode this a number of times over the last 5 years and loved it every time. Good mix od speed and corners but it can get busy, especially on the weekends.