tail of the dragon north carolina photos

The winter months from November through March can be impossible to predict. Weather on the Dragon is fairly predictable most of the summer. It has been the setting for countless movies (in the Cheoah Dam Harrison Ford jumped in the movie The Fugitive.) and advertisements. It is not a road for the squeamish, but if you're looking for a little excitement don't miss this one.

It’s 19.15km (11.9 miles) long, running from the intersection of NC 28 and US 129 (in North Carolina) to the Tabcat Creek Bridge (in Tennessee). Where does the Tail of the Dragon begin and end? While you're there, be sure to visit the Tree of Shame, where crashed motorcycle bits adorn the tree and dangle from its branches as a reminder of the road's dangers. The road earned its name from its curves being said to resemble a dragon's tail. Some of the Dragon's sharpest curves have names like Copperhead Corner, Hog Pen Bend, Wheelie Hell, Shade Tree Corner, Mud Corner, Sunset Corner, Gravity Cavity, Beginner's End, and Brake or Bust Bend.

With hundreds of blind curves, long blind crests, and high degrees of camber, this claustrophobic scenic forest road presents plenty of opportunities to leave the pavement both laterally, and longitudinally, and will provide a challenge for even the most seasoned sim veterans. It mostly travels through forested area and there are a few scenic overlooks and pull-off points along the route. Anyone looking for an exciting highway will enjoy this drive. It’s best to be cautious as the turns are tight. The road features 318 curves in just 11 miles. Part of the US 129 this stretch of two-lane road has become a hugely popular destination for motorcyclists and sports car drivers. How many curves are on the Tail of the Dragon?

Tail of the dragon north carolina photos