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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.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Can be crowded with tourists but still a can't miss

55 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This is a must ride road, but you have to be technically competent. Lots of curves and due to popularity, plenty of traffic from both car clubs and crotch rockets. Go early in the week and before the leaves fall. Excellent road surface.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

One of the best roads in the country. My group travels here every year for a week and rides this and the surrounding areas.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

Great road purely for driving, tons of twisties. Amenities in the area are meh, views along the route are decent

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

super challenging... I've done it 3x over a 2 week period

15 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Awesome ride. Be cautious of truckers taking up both lanes in the corners.

33 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Fun road ! Drove it many times with different bikes. I still prefer the Cherohala Skyway because of it has less traffic.

33 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Fun road ! Drove it many times with different bikes. I still prefer the Cherohala Skyway because it has less traffic.

54 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Its one you have to ride and get the T-Shirt. Traffic can be heavy.

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Full of twistys and switchbacks! Look out for oncoming traffic and stay in the middle of your lane ! All in all worth the trip !

38 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode it 5 times, twice in the rain. It's a total blast as long as you stay in your lane and keep it under control. Lots of traffic on the weekend. Tuesdays are good for a bit more breathing room and enjoyment.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Good ride kind of short in my opinion very crowded

15 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

Lives up to the hype.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Fun

94 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Don't ride the Dragon on the weekend!

40 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great ride, can get crowded, beginners take note, its a tough ride.

25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Challenging, fun, scenic...

33 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

If you want a challenge, this is it. Photographers take your picture from many different locations along the ride. It is NOT for the beginner rider.

327 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Not enough words in the English language to describe the ride. If you enjoy 317 turns in 11 miles then this is the road for you.

72 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great Ride, Ride tries to ride it every year

80 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

Great rode for curves, scenic. Have ridden it many times, for me it can get old fast.

19 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great ride just watch for Semi Trucks

40 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I have ridden this both northbound and southbound tons of times. I live about an hour or so from the Dragon, so ride it when I can. Southbound is a bit more challenging, but both directions are fun! The only time this fun is not as fun is meeting a tractor-trailer going through. They are not supposed to do so, but some just don't care! Be careful!!

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

July 2019

44 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Challenging ride that you have to pay attention on. Definitely best when there isn't much company on the road because it can get very crowded up there.

44 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Very challenging road... especially in traffic. Lots of fun as long as you stay focused.

8 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Would be 5 stars if it were not for all the traffic. I've ridden this ride multiple times. Since I do not live close enough to get there early in the morning or late in the day the place is always packed (at least in warm weather). Great road to ride, get your picture taken, get some souvenirs, but don't expect the motorcycle mecca its made out to be. Va16 (Back of the Dragon) or the Claw of the Dragon are much better rides and are not commercialized.

22 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

My son and I spend the weekend with a motorcycle riders group in the center of these amazing rides. We road this four times over the weekend and enjoyed every one. Great flow to the curves and got some good photos from the photographers taking actions shots of riders as they ride by. Very cool.

37 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Nice challenging route, 318 curves in 11 miles. Just watch out for the other guy. Best ridden during the week. Too crowded on weekends.

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

great for the aggressive rider.

91 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Finally made it out to ride the "Tail of the Dragon". I have been wanting to ride this stretch for years and made the leap this past week. The road was great, pavement in good condition and to no surprise, a lot of twisties. I camped at a free campsite right off the highway. If you are looking for a scenic ride, this one isn't it, its beautiful country surrounding but the road is usually covered by trees and vegetation. Plus you better keep your eyes on the road anyways, I witnessed a Harley crash unfortunately so be safe.

54 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Amazing scenes and surroundings throughout. You can start on this route and continue through to the Tail of the Dragon in the "opposite" direction. Or, you can start with the Tail of the Dragon and finish with the Cherohala Skyway. Doesn't get much better than this.

25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The tail is a fun short ride and when combined with the Cherahola skyway it's a good half-day ride.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great ride but got behind a couple of scooters who wouldn't pull off onto any of the many designated places. Wanted to go back through but didn't have time. Definitely going back again and will stay a couple of days.

36 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Rather go down than up. Watch for heavy traffic and put your head where you want to go not where the scenery is.

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.