Tail of the Dragon Road

Deals Gap is a mountain pass along the North Carolina–Tennessee state line, bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and near the Little Tennessee River. At 0.7 miles south of the gap is the unincorporated community that shares the same name, located at the intersection of US 129 and NC 28. The area is popular with motorcycle and sports car e…
Deals Gap is a mountain pass along the North Carolina–Tennessee state line, bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and near the Little Tennessee River. At 0.7 miles south of the gap is the unincorporated community that shares the same name, located at the intersection of US 129 and NC 28. The area is popular with motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts, who cross the gap into Tennessee to drive along the "Tail of the Dragon", famous for its 318 curves in 11 miles.
  • Elevation: 1,988 ft (606 m)
  • Location: North Carolina · Tennessee · United States
  • Traversed by: US 129
  • Range: Great Smoky Mountains
  • Topo map: USGS Tapoco
Data from: en.wikipedia.org