11 mi · ChallengingTN · townsend
Tail of the Dragon (US-129)
318 curves in 11 miles — the most famous motorcycle road in America.
Twisties ●●●●● April–November (dry pavement)
- Tree of Shame
- Deals Gap Resort
- Calderwood Lake overlooks
Two-wheel discovery
The best motorcycle roads in the Southern Appalachians.
From the legendary Tail of the Dragon to quiet Georgia sweepers most riders don't know about — pick a road, then find a stay nearby.
Featured rides
11 mi · Challenging
43 mi · ModerateTN · townsend
Cherohala Skyway
High-elevation sweepers across Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests.
Twisties ●●●●○ May–October
- Hooper Bald
- Santeetlah Overlook
- Stratton Meadows
35 mi · EasyNC · asheville
Blue Ridge Parkway — Craggy Gardens
Cruiser-friendly mile of overlooks from Asheville to Craggy Gardens.
Twisties ●●●○○ May–October (closed in winter)
- Craggy Pinnacle
- Folk Art Center
- Mt. Mitchell turnoff
14 mi · ModerateGA · helen
Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway
GA-348 sweepers over Hogpen Gap with North Georgia's best mountain vistas.
Twisties ●●●●○ April–November
- Hogpen Gap overlook
- Raven Cliff Falls trailhead
- Vogel State Park
56 mi · ModerateGA · blairsville
Two Wheels of Suches Loop
GA's classic motorcycle loop through Wolfpen Gap and Woody Gap.
Twisties ●●●●○ April–November
- Wolfpen Gap
- Woody Gap AT overlook
- Suches lodge stop
More rides worth the trip
103 mi · ModerateNC · highlands
Moonshiner 28
NC-28 from Deals Gap to Walhalla — tight curves, lakes, and waterfalls.
Twisties ●●●●○ April–November
- Fontana Dam
- Cullasaja Gorge
- Bridal Veil Falls drive-through
26 mi · EasyTN · ocoee
Ocoee Gorge Loop (US-64)
Riverside cruise along the Ocoee whitewater corridor.
Twisties ●●●○○ Year-round (best in fall)
- Olympic whitewater venue
- Cherokee NF
- Ocoee Dam #2
12 mi · ModerateNC · asheville
The Diamondback (NC-226A)
190 curves between Marion and Little Switzerland.
Twisties ●●●●○ April–October
- Little Switzerland
- Spruce Pine connection
- Parkway access