Tail of the Dragon, any suggestions for an enjoyable trip.visit?
12-20-2014, 12:02 PM
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Tail of the Dragon, any suggestions for an enjoyable trip.visit?
Looking to go on the Tail of the Dragon, which is a legendary road w/ over 300 curves in 11 miles. Any suggestions on where to start (headed north from Athens, GA)? Is Robbinsville the place to begin?
Thank you in advance for your tips
Thank you in advance for your tips
12-20-2014, 12:23 PM
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Take moonshiner 28 all the way to the dragon. Lots of nice little shops and restaurants in Highlands as you go through. We usually go up to Clayton and cut across warwoman rd. then take 28. It will be an all day trip if your going back to Athens. Once up there you can take 129 back which is much faster and will return you back over blood mountain for some more awesome roads. Just depends on what you wanna do and what time of year your going. There is also the cherohala skyway but it can be treacherous in the winter and have lots of gravel which will beat the hell out of the finish. Check out www.moonshiner28.com for lots of great info. Ive been all through the mtns of north Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina on motorcycles and my cars. Great area to explore.
12-20-2014, 03:11 PM
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Take moonshiner 28 all the way to the dragon. Lots of nice little shops and restaurants in Highlands as you go through. We usually go up to Clayton and cut across warwoman rd. then take 28. It will be an all day trip if your going back to Athens. Once up there you can take 129 back which is much faster and will return you back over blood mountain for some more awesome roads. Just depends on what you wanna do and what time of year your going. There is also the cherohala skyway but it can be treacherous in the winter and have lots of gravel which will beat the hell out of the finish. Check out www.moonshiner28.com for lots of great info. Ive been all through the mtns of north Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina on motorcycles and my cars. Great area to explore.
I'll be going this week, on my to Knoxville, so not going back to GA. Just a quick pass through what I understand are some of the best roads
Thanks again
12-21-2014, 12:23 AM
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I actually enjoy 28 more than I do the Dragon. Long sweeping curves with the occasional sharp twisty section. Also, the section of 129 from Robbinsville to Cheoah Dam(Fugitive Dam) is fun as well.
12-21-2014, 11:08 AM
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Chris,
I stayed at a rental in Robbinsville that had a garage and two separate apartments. Bikes get to use the garage when they are there, so I rented both the upstairs and downstairs so I was sure the garage was mine.
I went straight up 129 to the Bike shop at the start of the TOD. This is where the Tree of Shame is, also. Cool little gift shop and café there. I think most people consider this to be the start of the TOD. It is at the "Tee" with the road towards Fontana Dam. (28)
BTW, Fontana Dam had some nice places to stay.
Man, you are going to love the TOD. I would try for an early morning run on a weekday. Often too crowded on the weekend.
Have fun,
David
I stayed at a rental in Robbinsville that had a garage and two separate apartments. Bikes get to use the garage when they are there, so I rented both the upstairs and downstairs so I was sure the garage was mine.
I went straight up 129 to the Bike shop at the start of the TOD. This is where the Tree of Shame is, also. Cool little gift shop and café there. I think most people consider this to be the start of the TOD. It is at the "Tee" with the road towards Fontana Dam. (28)
BTW, Fontana Dam had some nice places to stay.
Man, you are going to love the TOD. I would try for an early morning run on a weekday. Often too crowded on the weekend.
Have fun,
David
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12-21-2014, 11:30 PM
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Chris,
I stayed at a rental in Robbinsville that had a garage and two separate apartments. Bikes get to use the garage when they are there, so I rented both the upstairs and downstairs so I was sure the garage was mine.
I went straight up 129 to the Bike shop at the start of the TOD. This is where the Tree of Shame is, also. Cool little gift shop and café there. I think most people consider this to be the start of the TOD. It is at the "Tee" with the road towards Fontana Dam. (28)
BTW, Fontana Dam had some nice places to stay.
Man, you are going to love the TOD. I would try for an early morning run on a weekday. Often too crowded on the weekend.
Have fun,
David
I stayed at a rental in Robbinsville that had a garage and two separate apartments. Bikes get to use the garage when they are there, so I rented both the upstairs and downstairs so I was sure the garage was mine.
I went straight up 129 to the Bike shop at the start of the TOD. This is where the Tree of Shame is, also. Cool little gift shop and café there. I think most people consider this to be the start of the TOD. It is at the "Tee" with the road towards Fontana Dam. (28)
BTW, Fontana Dam had some nice places to stay.
Man, you are going to love the TOD. I would try for an early morning run on a weekday. Often too crowded on the weekend.
Have fun,
David
Only 5 or 6 vehicles going the other way on TOD. It was really quiet today
12-22-2014, 09:19 AM
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There is nothing to do in Robbinsville....you have to go to the next county over to buy beer....so stock up when you get there. As far as roads...if you like to drive, then stay on the Dragon. The other roads around are nice scenic cruising roads great for naps.
12-23-2014, 01:14 PM
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David,
The Callaway did awesome, but please note, I was driving our 2010 SC606 Grand Sport Corvette, which at the time I stopped last night, had 199,900 miles, and going...
A flawless car, only needing tires, brakes, and oil changes, this car has been an awesome rolling calling card!!
Now, where to crank it up and hit 200k
