Tabcat Bridge
the calm northern end along Chilhowee Lake
Tabcat Bridge is one of the places Roamward flags on the Tail of the Dragon because it gives the drive its texture: the calm northern end along Chilhowee Lake. 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
- Cherohala Skyway — a high, scenic 43-mile companion drive (Tail of the Dragon)
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