United States, Tennessee and North Carolina
318 curves in 11 miles, the most famous stretch of asphalt in America.
Length
18 km
In miles
11.2 mi
Driving time
34 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Deals Gap to Tabcat Bridge, following the US 129. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Busy with bikes at weekends, heavily policed
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