Ride Under Bridal Veil Falls on Moonshiner 28
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Ride Under Bridal Veil Falls on Moonshiner 28
INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES TailoftheDragon.com - The complete website for the number one motorcycle/sports car road in the country. Moonshiner28.com - 105 miles of fun and sightseeing with waterfalls, mountain views and shopping. Cherohala.com - The mile-high scenic ride from Robbinsville North Carolina to Tellico Plains Tennessee. SixGap.com - A great 73 mile long figure eight loop in north Georgia with mountain scenery. Part of the 133 mile long Gauntlet Run. DevilsTriangleTN.com - Think you’ve seen a switchback? Ride the Triangle and then you’ll know what a real one is. Not for the squeamish or new rider. GamblerNC.com - NC 209 to Hot Springs NC. Also known as the Rattler. Luck, Trust and Bluff your way along some great twisties near Waynesville. Diamondback226.com - Great loop at Little Switzerland on the Blue Ridge Parkway. BlueRidgeParkway.org - 469 scenic miles from Cherokee NC to the Shenandoah National Park in VA. ClawoftheDragon.com - Southwest Virginia mountain roads including the Back of the Dragon. TailoftheDragonMaps.com - Many free maps here. Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap is America’s favorite two-lane touring road. There’s no other road even close to matching the challenge of 318 curves in 11 miles of desolate Smoky Mountain asphalt. But there are other good roads to explore such as the Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner 28, Diamondback, Blue Ridge Parkway, Six Gap, the Gambler and the Devils Triangle. Fugitive Dam Tapoco, North Carolina NEED A LAWYER IN NORTH CAROLINA? Mack Tallant - Robbinsville 828-479-2442 Darryl R. Brown - Murphy 828-835-9496 DarrylRBrown.com Brochure published by Tail of the Dragon, LLC 828-479-8400 All Rights Reserved, Copyright Tail of the Dragon, LLC 2015 Tail of the Dragon—World famous US 129 with 318 curves in 11 miles. Must do for all two-lane enthusiasts. Stop at the BIG METAL DRAGON. TailoftheDragon.com Moonshiner 28 - 103 miles from the Tail of the Dragon to Walhalla, South Carolina. Waterfalls, mountain lakes, historic country towns. NC/GA/SC 28. Moonshiner28.com Cherohala Skyway - 41 miles of unspoiled mountain scenery Robbinsville, NC to Tellico Plains, TN. The Mile-High Legend is sure to please. Take a picnic. Cherohala.com Diamondback Loop - 38 miles of challenging mountain roads at Little Switzerland, NC. Diamondback226.com Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP)- Scenic sweepers one after the other on this one-of-a-kind 469-mile Appalachian Mountain scenic touring highway. BlueRidgeParkway.org Devils Triangle - Perhaps one of the most challenging rides east of the Mississippi. Got to love those steep switchbacks on TN 116. DevilsTriangleTN.com Six Gap -North GA US 129 crossing Blood Mountain, GA 180 Wolfpen Gap and GA 348 Hogpen Gap 3,480 feet elevation. TwoWheelsofSuches.com & SixGap.com The Gauntlet - 133 miles, North Georgia includes part of SixGap. CopperHeadLodge.com & TheBikerBarn.com The Snake - Once known as Motorcycle Playground and today as the Striped Snake at Shady Valley TN. More twisties to test your skills in northeast Tennessee. The Python - US 58 in southern Virginia. Wayah Road - Also known as Warrior Road, SR 1310, from US 19/74 to Franklin. 27 miles of fun and scenery. Devils Drop - NC 151 is one of the BRPs access roads near Asheville offering pure excitement with a drop from 4,260 feet to 2,600 in the first 4 miles. US 276 - Crosses the BRP and connects US 19 and US 64 with scenery and twisties for 30 miles. Cold Mtn Loop NC 215 - Crosses the BRP and connects US 19 and US 64 with scenery and twisties for 35 miles. Cold Mtn Loop The Gambler - Hot Springs NC 209 AKA The Rattler and Shiners Run. Stop at Luck, NC for photo. GamblerNC.com Chimney Rock Run NC - US 64 from Fairview to Lake Lure. 16 miles of curves & scenery. Watch out for the first corner eastbound from Fairview. Long straight and BAM. NC 281 - From NC 107 to US 64 near Cashiers. Recently paved, little traffic and twisty for 25 miles. Road to Nowhere – Road from Bryson City NC to Nowhere. A scenic 6 miles dead-end at the Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains, NC/TN - US 441 and TN 73. Crowded but scenic. Watch for the elk herd near Cherokee. Foothills Parkway, TN - From US 129 to US 321. Suches Run - GA 60 from US 19 to Morganton, 33 miles. Warwoman Road -Off GA Moonshiner 28. Claw of the Dragon Five great loops in the mountains of southwest Virginia which includes the Back of the Dragon. ClawoftheDragon.com Looking for dual sport or jeep adventures? There are hundreds of miles of Forest Service gravel roads to explore including the Gravel Dragon (Tatham Gap), Little Snowbird/Beaver Creek Road, North River Road, Citico Creek Road, Waucheesi Bald, the Old Wagon Train Road (Santeetlah Creek), Bent Creek, Yellow Gap Road, Parsons Branch, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Road, Heintooga Road, and dozens more. "Life doesn't happen along the interstates. It's against the law." William Least Heat Moon in Blue Highways “I won’t really see America from the interstates, so I have to get off.” William Least Heat Moon Ride Under Bridal Veil Falls on Moonshiner 28 A Short History of the Area Roads The Southern Appalachian Mountains historically have been a difficult place to settle and survive. Wildlife once dominated. Buffalo, deer, and elk carved rough trails into the desolate and dense forests. The Native Americans then followed these routes that offered not only access to food and water, but also provided the easiest paths to traverse avoiding the steepest slopes. In the late 1700s English troops followed the same paths to establish forts. Trappers and explorers soon arrived. Native Americans clashed with these early invaders and later with settlers moving into their hunting grounds. The confrontations were often bloody. The Cherokee were relocated to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. Some remained hiding in the dense forests and remote coves as white families began to settle the mountains. It was a rugged life for all, but these strong people survived the hardships and today live together in peace. The Civil War brought more bloodshed as brothers fought against brothers. Troops and gangs patrolled the same animal tracks that had been worn centuries before. The herds of wild animals, once prolific, had nearly disappeared. The foot trails, now widened with the use of wagons, remained crude and difficult to traverse, especially in winter until the early 1900s. With the advent of the automobile improvements came, first with gravel and then pavement. Interstates and 4-lane limited access highways have consumed many of these great, twisting two-lane adventures and today threaten even more. But there are still some of these roads from the past that have barely survived. Come and enjoy these great roads while you can. They may not be here in a few more years. NOTE: Numbers designate which area the roads and businesses are located. Bald River Falls Cheoah Rafting Cherohala Skyway Dry Falls Fontana Village Resort on Moonshiner 28, 10 minutes to the Dragon. Bring the family. Great for large groups. Lodge rooms, cabins, camping. Marina, restaurant, grill, swimming pool, rec activities, convention facilities. FontanaVillage.com 828-498-2211 or 800-849-2258 Numbers designate which area the various businesses are located. SEE MAPS Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge, Cabins, & Campground First class motorcycles only in NC. Off Moonshiner 28, 30 minutes from the Dragon, Cherohala, Blue Ridge Parkway. Cabin rooms, full cabins, bunkhouse, RV sites, camping, dining, gift shop. IronhorseNC.com 828-479-3864 Two Wheel Inn For the motorcycling Tapoco Lodge US129 in NC minutes to the crowd, a cycle garage adjacent to each room! 3 miles from Robbinsville on US129 & close to the Dragon & Cherohala. Firepit. Moonshiner’s Steakhouse coming summer 2016. TwoWheelInn.com 828-479-4248 Dragon and Moonshiner 28. Under new ownership 2015. Rooms, cabins. Informal lunch and dinner dining on the river deck, adult beverages. Don’t miss this unique historic facility for a stay or just a meal. TapocoLodge.com 828-498-2800 Microtel Inn & Suites Robbinsville on Rivers Edge Treehouses Six luxury Tree- the US 129 Bypass. Biker friendly. Continental breakfast included. Wi-Fi. Walk to local restaurants. 15 miles to the Dragon. Plenty of bike & trailer parking. 828-479-6772 MicrotelRobbinsville.com houses, lofty wooded setting. Covered parking, king bed, sat TV, WiFi, microwave, mini fridge, gas grill, fire pits. Continental brkfst. 2 min to Robbinsville. 2016 TripAdvisor Top 25 US Hotels for Romance. RiversEdgeTreehouses.com 828-735-2228 Tail of the Dragon Rentals Cherohala Skyway (NC). Secluded. 3 houses. All in walking distance. Full kitchens, hot tubs, decks, computers, Wi-Fi, Sat TV/DVD, gas grill, fire pit. Garages/game rooms. Group rentals. TailoftheDragonRentals.com 828-479-8400 Blue Waters Mountain Lodge Located on Lake Santeetlah, just off of US129, 4 miles north of Robbinsville. Game room with billiards and darts. Dining room, beer & wine served. Paved access. BlueWatersMtnL.com 828-479-8888 Toll Free 888-828-3978 Dragons Rest Cabins New in ‘08, 6 cabins & 1 Spacious home. Close to Dragon & Cherohala. Mountain views, easy level access, secure covered parking. Trailer parking, game room, bike wash, fire pits, & Wi-Fi. Group discounts. DragonsRestCabins.com 828-479-4726 Happy Valley Chalet Near Dragon in TN, 35 acres on Happy Valley Rd. Sat HDTV, 2 fireplaces, Wi-Fi, game room, hot tub, sleeps ten. Easy access, garage/carport parking. HappyValleyChaletTN.com 865-617-3508 Simple Life Campground Near Robbinsville. Clean & quiet. Cabins from $28 a night, bunkhouse, camping, RV. Covered cycle parking/ramp, pet friendly, WiFi, bathhouse. TheSimpleLifeCampground.com 828-788-1099 Dragon Pitt Inn 9 miles to the Dragon in Tennessee. Reasonable rates, rider owned motel. Fridge, coffee maker. Dine at the Dragon Pitt BBQ. Voted one of Maryville’s top 10 restaurants. DragonPittInnandBBQ.com 865-253-3566 and 865-253-3565 Gleanings Resort Minutes from Robbinsville, 20 miles to the Dragon & 10 to the Cherohala. Suites w/kitchens, full houses or room rental. Paved access, ample parking. Outdoor pool and hot tub, Wi-Fi, Satellite TV. GleaningsResort.com 828-479-2233 Dragon Retreat Maryville just minutes from the Dragon. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sleeps 7. Secluded wooded setting, trailer parking, full kitchen, gas grill, carport. Easy access for motorcycles and sports cars. Open year round. DragonRetreat.com 270-531-3992 Hog Hollow Just off Moonshiner 28, 15 minutes from the Dragon, one mile from Fontana Lake. Paved access and parking. New, two story, log home in wooded setting. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 great rooms. HogHollowCabinRetreat.com 828-479-3141 Sweet Berries Bed & Breakfast "All-new" minutes from the Dragon .Spectacular views of the Smokies. Covered parking, special packages, gourmet breakfasts w/farm fresh eggs & evening snack/beverages at the camp fire. SweetBerriesBedandBreakfast.com 865-856-6762 Dock Holiday House On Lake Santeetlah 15 minutes to the Dragon/Cherohala/Moonshiner28. 2 bedroom/2 bath, private dock, fire pit, Wi-Fi, Verizon cell. Bring the boat and camera. DockHolidayHouse.com 828-479-8967 or 772-466-6587 Snowbird Mountain Lodge On the NC side of the Cherohala with spectacular mountain top views. Gourmet meals, luxurious accommodations, fireside bar. Bring the group. Cooled by mountain breezes. SnowbirdLodge.com 828-479-3433 Toll Free 800-941-9290 Phillips Motel Main Street Robbinsville 20 minutes to the Dragon/Cherohala/Moonshiner. Reasonable rates for rooms, efficiencies and cottages. Individuals, families and groups welcome. Look for the red roofs. PhillipsMotelOnline.com 828-479-3370 Highland Manor Inn Peaceful Townsend TN near all Smoky attractions & 30 minutes to the Dragon via scenic Foothills Parkway. Reasonable rates, great views, Continental breakfast, fridge, pool and deluxe rooms. HighlandManor.com 865-448-2211 or 800-213-9462 A Holiday Motel Maggie Valley NC owned/ managed by riders. Lots of room options/ kitchenettes, walk to dining and attractions/Wheels Through Time. Fire pit, WiFi, pool, Great biker destination. HolidayMotel.net 828-926-1186 or 877-686-4386 Lakeview at Fontana Intimate & unpretentious secluded mountain inn. Views of Fontana Lake. Affordable and low-key. Spa and yoga onsite. Perfect for sports car or motorcycle couples looking for that “special place”. LakeviewatFontana.com 800-742-6492 Whispering River RV and Campground Townsend TN & Smoky Mountains. Full service RV/tent sites, & cabins. Pool, river front, bath house & laundry, Game room, club house. 865-981-4300 WhisperingRiverResort.com San-Ran Motel Located in Robbinsville on US 129. Walk to local restaurants. Covered bike parking. Paved, secure trailer parking. Reasonable rates. Clean and biker friendly. SanRanMotel.com 828-479-3256 Cherohala Skyway Cabins 2 studio cabins, w/hot tubs, in National Forest. 8 miles from Tellico Plains TN, in Coker Creek. Just minutes to famous Cherohala Skyway. Skywaycabins.com 423-253-2253 or 866-253-2254 Mountain Lake House Near Robbinsville. New home on Lake Santeetlah. Level parking, private dock on lake. Perfect for two couples. MountainLakeHouseNC.com 828-479-8558 or 828-735-2049 Grand Vista Hotel & Suites On TN 72 north of US 411. Wi-Fi, free continental breakfast. Biker friendly, secure parking. Near restaurants. Great rates. GrandVistaHotelandSuites.com 423-884-6200 Toll Free 866-484-7111 Luxbury Inn Maryville TN, near all good roads. All suite hotel, spacious private bedrooms, full kitchens. Near SM Harley, free breakfast. Tail of the Dragon 10% discount, Sun-Thurs based on availability LuxburyInn.com 865-983-9839 800-780-9839 Mountain Manor In Robbinsville. Spacious, immaculate 1 & 2 bedroom fully equipped suites. Walk to restaurants. Biker friendly, Huffman Creek Retreat 3 fabulous houses on acres of paved, secure trailer parking. Reasonable secluded forest & private creek. Luxury & nature com- rates. Vacation homes also available. bine for a unique vacation opportunity. Gravel access MountainManorHotel.com not suitable for motorcycles/low clearance vehi828-479-4555 cles. HuffmanCreekRetreat.com 865-771-0957 Gearhead Inn Cherokee NC. Near Blue Ridge Parkway, Casino. Wi-Fi, pool, cable TV, micro, fridge, coffee maker. American owned by car/cycle enthusiasts. Fire pit. Theme rooms for Harley, Mustang, more. GearheadInn.com 828-488-2398 Copperhead Lodge Exclusive resort ca- Two Wheels of Suches Reopened in 2013 on the tering to motorcycle and car enthusiasts. Cabins, lodge rooms, restaurant, bar. Paved roads, covered, secure parking. Good location for group gathering/event. Blairsville, GA. TheLodgeAtCopperhead.com 706-835-7433 Six Gap Loop and the Gauntlet. For lodge rooms & cabins, book your reservations online or call. Great campground for groups/events. New large bathhouse. Restaurant and paved motorcycle parking. Stay here for lots of great two wheel company to chat with. TwoWheelsofSuches.com 706-973-1671 Moonshiner28.com is 103 miles of great touring with scenic vistas, gnarly two-lane twisties, waterfalls, good food and shopping for local arts/crafts. This is one of our favorite rides. Tuskeegee Motel On Moonshiner 28 just minutes from the Dragon. Family owned since 1965. Motel rooms and efficiencies at reasonable rates. Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, gift shop, snacks, fuel. Park your cycle in front of your room. TuskeegeeMotel.com 828-479-8464 Cherokee Realty North Carolina. Wide selection of properties for sale. Vacation rentals on Lake Santeetlah and secluded mountain get-aways. CherokeeRealty.com 828-479-6441/800-343-7635 SixGap.com North Georgia takes you on a seventy-three mile figure eight through the most scenic areas in the Georgia mountains. The famed Appalachian Trail crosses the route four times. There is little traffic on these loops and the twisties come at you fast. Numbers designate which area the various accommodations and businesses are located. SEE MAPS Diamondback Motorcycle Lodge Biker-owned. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at mm 334 On Diamondback Loop. Economical rooms with flat screen TVs, private baths, covered bike parking w/ access to Switzerland Inn pool, hot tubs, tennis, horseshoes. Dining & bars on-site. SwitzerlandInn.com 828-765-2153 Toll Free 800-654-4026 Switzerland Inn Bikerowned. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at mm 334 at NC 226A on Diamondback Loop. Unbelievable views, pool, hot tubs, tennis, horseshoes. Excellent food & reasonably priced. Two bars onsite. Rooms, suites and cottages. SwitzerlandInn.com 828-765-2153 Toll Free 800-654-4026 Skyline Village Inn on the Diamondback 226A and just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Reasonable rates. Great views. 16 historic guest rooms. Dual sport rentals. Covered bike parking. Restaurant for inn guests only. Pet friendly. SkylineVillageInn.com 828-765-9394 The Devil’s Triangle is a 44 mile loop with some of the sharpest and steepest switchbacks you will ever see. Located north of Oak Ridge Tennessee. Even more of a challenge than the Tail of the Dragon. Windmill Inn Bed & Breakfast One of the few places to stay on the Devils Triangle. This century old building was renovated in a 20 room bed and breakfast. All rooms have private bath. Large TV theatre, dining room, mud room, pool table, fire pit and more. Hot country breakfast. 865-730-6413 WindmillInnBedandBreakfast.com Switchback Devils Triangle Haunted Section Devils Triangle The Diamondback combined with the Devil’s Whip and Blue Ridge Parkway is a challenging 38 mile loop with plenty of twisties, elevation changes, scenic overlooks, great accommodations and good food. A must ride if you are on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Don’t forget to add this one to your collection of conquered roads. The Town of Little Switzerland located mid-way between Boone and Asheville, North Carolina is a small biker-friendly community with quaint shops, excellent accommodations, and several dining options. And the Blue Ridge Parkway is an added bonus. Switchback Diamondback Loop Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum Maggie Valley NC. More than 300 of America’s rarest and most historic motorcycles. And they all run. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. $12. Don’t miss this rare exhibit. WheelsThroughTime.com 828-926-6266 Numbers designate which area the various accommodations and businesses are located. SEE MAPS Maggie Valley Huge selection of hotels, motels, rental cabins, B and Bs. Convenient to all area roads and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Year round attractions including Wheels Through Time. Fun for bikers, skiers, and families alike. VisitMaggie.com Luck, NC Gas station and store long closed, but still a great photo opportunity on the Gambler. VISIT GamblerNC.com For more information. Asheville West KOA Just Construction on the Blue Ridge Parkway began in 1935 and was completed in 1987. The 469 mile long National Parkway stretches from Cherokee, North Carolina to near Waynesboro, Virginia. The end points are only 300 miles apart as the crow flies. There are 26 tunnels. Elevations range from 6,047 to 649 feet. Access to other roads is limited. Fuel, food and lodging stops should be planned ahead. Speed limits are 45 and lower. The BRP is one of the most scenic roads in America with many twisty connecting roads. off I-40. Family-run, friendly campground with Wi-Fi, cable TV, pool, group pavilion, nature trail, Kamp Kabins, tent camping, RV 30/50 amp. AshevilleKOA.com 800-562-9015 / 828-665-7015 MOTORCYCLE RESOURCES Sportbikes 4 Hire The only full service motorcycle rental outfit in the Smokies. Fleet of sportbikes, sport touring and cruisers. Will deliver. SportBikes4Hire.com 865-300-7458 or 888-914-4473 LOOK FOR THE BIG METAL DRAGON DINING The Hub Downtown Robbinsville NC on US129. New in 2014. Look for the old gas pumps and barn. Great sandwiches, ribs, BBQ and a huge coffee menu. A Jim Tom hangout. TheHubNC.com 828-479-0478 Tail of the Dragon Store A large selection of Dragon apparel, stickers, pins, patches, videos, posters and other souvenirs. FREE AREA MAPS and information to help make your visit a success. Find us at the Dragon, 1755 Tapoco Rd, Robbinsville NC 28771. Where US 129 intersects NC 28 TailoftheDragon.com 828-498-2888 or 800-768-7129 Wheeler’s Performance Motorcycle Shop Located on US 129 Robbinsville NC just 15 miles from the Dragon. Parts, repairs, tires, souvenirs, free bike wash, Dyno Tuning. As Seen on SpeedVision. WheelersPerformance.com 828-479-4998 Tapoco River Grill On the river US129 just 3 miles from the Dragon. Lunch and dinner menus. Dine on the river. Adult beverages, pizza, burgers, BBQ. Groups welcomed. TapocoLodge.com Mountain Motors On US 129 Robbinsville NC. Parts, service and repair. Specializing in HD. Lots of biker gear, leathers and souvenirs. Tail of the Dragon outlet. MountainMotorsOnline.com 828-479-4488 Fontana Village Dining On Moonshiner 28 just 10 miles from the Dragon. Wildwood Grill, Mountview Bistro, Pit Stop pizza/ sandwiches, General Store ice cream & snacks. FontanaVillage.com Biker Barn On US 129 GA north of Blairsville. Lots of great motorcycle collectibles, T-shirts, hats, signs, sunglasses, riding gear, helmets, jewelry, souvenirs, maps, local info, and friendly people. On the way to Six Gap. TheBikerBarn.com 706-781-6729 GSM Motorcycle Rental Townsend TN near Smoky Mountains. Adventure, Touring, Dual Sports. BMW, Triumph, Kawi, Suzuki, Can-Am Spyders. Delivery available. Airport p/u and drop off. Maps & self guided routes. GSMMotoRent.com 865-448-6090 MotorSports Plus Blairsville, GA. On US 129 on the way to Six Gap. Motorcycle/ATV/Side -by-sides. Sales, service, parts, tires. Services all makes and brands: cruiser, sportbikes, dual sports. MotorSportsPlus.net 706-745-2169 Killboy Motorsports Photography Action photos of you or your group on the Dragon by nationally renown motorcycle photographer Darryl Cannon. Find your photos by date. Group photos, drone photos/videos, scenic photos. LAWYERS NEED A LAWYER IN NORTH CAROLINA? Mack Tallant - Robbinsville, Traffic offenses. 828-479-2442 Darryl R. Brown - Murphy, NC Traffic violations, DWI, etc. DarrylRBrown.com 828-835-9496 GIFTS/ARTS/CRAFTS Wehrloom Honey Robbinsville store with local honey, candles, and skin care products made by Wehrloom Honey. Also baskets, cheese, jams, and other crafts made by Graham County artisans. Wehrloom.com 828-735-2300 Lynn’s Place Downtown Robbinsville NC at courthouse. WHERE THE LOCALS EAT! The best home cooking in town. Prime rib, salad bar, sweet potato fries, fried cheesecake. 828-479-9777 Tellico Kats Deli TN side of the Cherohala Eat one of their fresh made deli sandwiches, home made soups, Green Mountain Coffee on the deck overlooking the Tellico River. TellicoKats.com 423-253-3411 Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ Franklin 828-349 -4743 and Waynesville NC 828-456-6368. So good it will make you squeal. Great menu guaranteed to satisfy the hungriest biker. Dine in or take-out. FatBuddiesRibsandBBQ.com
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