The 318 curves
the relentless switchback run itself
The 318 curves is one of the places Roamward flags on the Tail of the Dragon because it gives the drive its texture: the relentless switchback run itself. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Tail of the Dragon runs Deals Gap, NC → Tabcat, TN. 318 curves in 11 miles.
Nearby route stops
- Deals Gap — the start, with the famous motorcycle resort (Tail of the Dragon)
- Fontana Dam — the tallest dam in the eastern U.S., a short detour (Tail of the Dragon)
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