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42 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I rode almost a 1,000 miles from Kansas to ride an 11mile road... It was absolutely worth every mile to get there... I believe I will be fitting this area and this road into an every three plan...

14 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Awesome road. We conditions added an extra 'twist'

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

You have to do it to believe it.

25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

fun ride, definitely glad we road it but 165 was a better, more scenic ride. Overall a great trip, many different types of riders and vehicles travel this road.

14 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Challenging in the wet

24 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

While I thought this was a good road I think it is overhyped. Some of the other roads in this area are better I think. But if in the area a "must do"

24 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

While I thought this was a good road I think it is overhyped. Some of the other roads in this area are better I think. But if in the area a "must do"

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A fun ride, challenging in places, but hard to enjoy the scenery because of the attention needed for the road, and the traffic. IMO, best to ride during the week....

16 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Rode last summer on my Can Am Spyder RT Limited and absolutely loved it. The ride there from Tennessee was very scenic and the Dragon did not disappoint. It’s a fairly exhausting ride honestly and was glad to stop in Deals Gap for lunch and a rest. We turned around and rode it again heading back to Tennessee and it’s a ride I’ll never forget. Check one off the bucket list ✅

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Rode in October, peak colors, was a great ride. Probably not as busy as usual because of overnight rain but road dried up early and was perfect!

209 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Have rode it several times. It was the most fun the first time.

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Yes

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Please use the pull-offs.

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode it Memorial Day weekend, there was traffic but not enough to interfere with the ride. Did a great loop by including the Cherohala Skyway for the return to Robbinsville.

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode her 6 times last summer on two different trips. Got some great video with my GoPro. Like some of the other roads in the area better, but there's no photographers. What can I say. On the downside, someone stole my cell phone, which kind of put a damper on the trip.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Awsome ride

28 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A great ride for what it is, a ton of turns in a short space, do it, enjoy it, take a rest and then explore the beautiful rides close by like Nantahala and Maggie Valley.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

It's a good road all motorcyclists need to do at least once. It should be on your check list if you haven't done it. Then enjoy the other great roads in the area.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Fun road to ride, but very popular with not only motorcycles but sports cars and everyone that thinks they are driving a sports car even if it's a pick up truck. Be patient pull over at earliest opportunity if there is someone behind you. Watch for those that are impatient and pass on curves (yes cars do it too). Best times to ride and enjoy are in the middle of the week on non-holiday periods.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

In a Challenger, it was great. Can't wait to try it on two wheels.

7 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

It’s a great challenging road which lives up to the hype. There are so many nice bikes and cars up there to view as well.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I rode this route three times and have enjoyed the adventure.

17 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

It was a very exhilarating ride through the dragon. On a cruiser, I tend to be less aggressive than sport bikes; however, the twists and turns rolling from one turn to the next feeds upon itself until you find yourself pushing a little faster and leaning into it a little more with each progressively more challenging section of road. I rode it at the end of a longer day of riding, so I look forward to riding it again- hopefully a little more fresh for the next run through.

17 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

great ride

78 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Rode on September 21, 2020. After years of hearing about the technical complexity of this road, i was a little intimidated. A fellow rider had suggested a Monday would be the least amount of traffic. Designed a four day ride around the idea of doing just that. When I finally got to Deals Gap on Day 3, I'd already gotten my mountain legs accustomed to tight turns again. It was a breeze and a lot of fun. The riding community in NC is very courteous. No aggressive passing; still i pulled over a couple of times to make room for the sportiest riders. The funniest thing is that my ride tracking app from Rever.co had an error and recorded this ride as taking 172,000+ hours to complete.

127 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I used to work in Greenville, SC and the Dragon was a weekend "go to". Crowded and dangerous (mostly from others) but still a classic hoot.

166 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I'm a fairly skilled rider, but I had to go very slow to feel safe. A great road.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Had HUGE expectations, let down just a bit but still a great ride!

26 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Requires 100% of your concentration, this road is no joke. The downside is that I was so busy navigating the curves that I did not get to enjoy the scenery much. And this is some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen!

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Honda Fury. Rode it 6 times in two days. Make sure to get up early to make your run. I did mine at 7am and was the only one on the road three times.

149 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A bucket list ride but try to schedule during the week as the weekends bring out many sports cars whipping up and down this route.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I understand the fun of this route and I'm glad I did it. I give it above average because of the uniqueness of it having no inlets. Honestly the other routes in the area were better. Far more scenic and still fun and challenging to ride. I would choose Cherohola Skyway over this anyday.

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

It's a blast.

65 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Great curves!

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

My Triumph handled the curves well and made me feel like I was at home in the UK. Lovely ride

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Loved the ride until we got behind a slow car.

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Loved the ride until we got behind a slow car.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Arrive early and the road is almost your own to ride. What a great experience.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I rode it from the north to the south, and then south to north. I did this on the morning of my birthday this year, Aug 20th. Then rode it from north to south again, the next day, I want to ride it again. I didn't want to come back honestly, I would have liked to have stayed in Pigeon forge longer.

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Was finally able to ride it for the first time. Great ride and highly recommend. Just be careful of those traveling the other direction, they might cross the centerline.

17 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Awesome but dangerous. A must do but stay alert.

15 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Bucket List road

60 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Too many old men in European supercars. It's a nice ride, but do it during the early morning hours on weekdays to avoid the suicidal knuckleheads. Be sure to stop at Deal's Gap to see the Tree Of Shame.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Took a group of 3 bikes and a trike through. we all had a blast. only casualty was a pair of glasses that fell off the bike after a quick stop on the side of the rode coming from Cherokee. It was a good time and many smiles had by all after. 2 of us rode it the next day, i found that if you are coming down the 129 from the Harley shop the curves are tighter, and floor boards were scraped, but that's the point. We had a blast and look forward to it again.

37 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Very fun, but short. A little over rated.

37 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Very fun, but short.

17 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

great road!!!

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

What else needs to be said? It's the Dragon. Epic ride. Lots of hairpin turns, beautiful riverside scenery, and a gift shop on either end of the route. Even if you don't hot dog the ride, keep your head on a swivel because folks will be ripping through the corners, pushing their capacity to handle their machines. If you're touring, use the pull outs to let faster drivers get by.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

this is a famous road glad i did it but once was enough the road is in bad shape

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Awesome