Tucked along the Tennessee–North Carolina border, the Tail of the Dragon is an 11-mile stretch of U.S. Route 129 that has gained worldwide fame for its 318 curves. Recognized as one of the most challenging and exhilarating roads, it draws drivers and riders seeking a pure, technical, and thrilling mountain experience.
Unlike many scenic mountain routes, the Dragon isn’t about sweeping vistas—it’s about pure driving. With no intersecting roads or driveways along the stretch that skirts the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, drivers get an uninterrupted run through dense forests and rugged terrain.
This is also the perfect road to test the capabilities of some supercars, such as the new 2025 Corvette ZR1. Watch this video from Chasing Curves on YouTube as they bring the 1064 hp Corvette to this legendary highway. Be sure to turn up the volume so you can enjoy its turbos spooling up as it tears through the curves.
