We’ve had to deal with bears, turkeys, deer, and wild boars in the road, trees down, ice/snow, and tractor-trailers taking up both lanes in the curves. Anyone looking for an exciting highway will enjoy this 11-mile stretch of US 129.The Dragon is desolate and can be a real adventure in the winter months. It is considered by many as one of the world’s foremost motorcycling and sports car touring roads.
“Beginning at Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line is the Tail of the Dragon. Visitors wanting to drive the Foothills Parkway near the Smoky Mountains will want to consider this travel destination as an addition to their driving fun.
