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The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, North Carolina
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The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, North Carolina

This whirling, twirling 11-mile route through the Smoky Mountains at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line is probably the most famous motorcycle road in the country, according to Bill Belei, editor of MotorcycleRoads.com. Indeed, "The Tail" includes an amazing 318 curves in its short length, many flanked with precipitous drop-offs, creating an exhilarating, unforgettable ride.

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