Motel: Closed for the season. Reservations can be made online at DealsGap. Connect With Us. Make a Reservation. Rest your head on the Dragon. Book your room today. The time needed will depend on how you drive as well as the overall traffic.
Anyways, be cautious, as there have been some fatalities recorded on the Dragon. The sheer 37 deaths occurred between and If you wish to stay longer and rest your head on the Dragon, check out some of its best camping options.
You'll find campgrounds, camp cabins, and RV hookups. When you're up to visiting the Dragon's Tail, you might want to have a closer look at the map below and find hotels nearby. Make your bookings in advance as this destination has been increasingly popular lately. Also, consider including other fun activities in your getaway program. Check out a close scenic drive of Little River Road , visit some of Tennessee waterfalls nearby, glimpse hummingbird migration , or behold the fall colors around Gatlinburg.
It's located on U. Around half an hour for one way. The northwest tip of the Dragon's Tail at Chilhowee Lake is approximately 50 miles 80 km southwest of Gatlinburg. Sign In. Best time to visit Tennessee. Last updated: March 23, The new road was only lightly traveled for decades, primarily by locals, hunters and lost tourists. The small motel and diner went through many different owners from the 50s to the 90s. Today it is Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort. The ride proved even more exciting than he had ever imagined.
At the time Pete catered to fishermen, hunters, and the few lost vacationers. Doug sold Pete on promoting the road to motorcyclists and got a job as manager at the Crossroads.
He also got the road mentioned in Rider Magazine. Snavely was not welcomed by everyone. He received many threats and was even shot at once as he rode down one of the local roads. Snavely also created the Deals Gap Riding Society. There were some members from all over the United States. The organization more or less folded when Snavely left the Crossroads of Times after a few years. He lived in Knoxville and later moved to Virginia. He occasionally returns to ride the Gap.
In the next few years motorcycle riding increased dramatically at the Dragon. Each year since then the number of motorcycles and sports cars has seemingly doubled. Today riders and drivers from across the US, Canada, and many foreign countries come to test their riding skills on the Dragon. There is always a show on the weekends from April through October. The Dragon, as many have found, is truly a unique road. In 14 miles there are only two intersections; NC28 to Fontana Dam and the lightly traveled gravel road at Parsons Branch.
There are curves in the 11 miles located on the Tennessee side. Most of the time there is very little traffic and the vehicles that do use this road are primarily motorcycle riders and sports car drivers looking for the thrill of their lives.
It is remote - there is very little evidence of human population within 20 miles in any direction. Deals Gap, the name that many riders know the Dragon by, is actually the gap in the mountains that the road follows. It was likely named for one of the early families who settled here. The road is still desolate today and can be a real adventure in the winter months. It is not a road for the squeamish, but if you're looking for a little excitement don't miss this one.
We've been driving and riding the Tail of the Dragon since At first it was in the family car and then in our Corvette. Now we have graduated to motorcycles. We have always loved the road, finding it a hoot in whatever we happen to be driving. One of the most exciting rides was in our SUV over icy roads in 4-wheel drive.
In the summers we ride the Dragon at least twice a week. Plan your journey, find amazing places, and take fascinating detours with our app. Log in to your account. Soon, you will need to use your Roadpass to log in. Learn why. Forgot password? Log in. Create an account. Connect to Roadpass. Uh Oh! One more thing!
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