The wife and i are heading to Gatlinburg for vacation this week. Figured since the Dragon is close i am gonna throw the bike in the back of the truck,to take in some scenery while there.Anyone know of some good routes down there , like day trips including the dragon etc.... thanks all

 

Dragon, cherahola skyway, blue ridge parkway, 441 from gatlinburg to Cherokee nc,
and any road between
Awesome area

 

Rt 64 south of the dragon. I think it is the hellbender. Lots of waterfalls and the roads are in great shape.

 

Moonshiner 28 btwn Cherokee n.c. to deals gap.

 

everywhere Brother! Ride safe

 

Smoky Mntn National Park is nearby and has some very cool scenery. you'll see lots of riders throughout. Gatlinsburg in general is a very cool place to ride. lots of hills, twists and turns, scenery, etc. you'll have a blast.

 

When you go there all the riding is good you could ride the foothills than catch the dragon take it to cheraholla and take in one of the best waterfalls than stop in tell Harley Davidson shop and grab a bit to eat. But becarefully after dark. Keep it safe and post some picture

 

All the roads that others have mentioned are great. One thing to consider is that the Cherohala Skyway is being repaved on the Tennessee side, so some delays are possible. From Gatlinburg, you'll definitely want to explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. One great route is the Little River Road that starts on the front side of Sugarlands Visitor Center and ends in Townsend. From Townsend, the Foothills Parkway is a beautiful road that ends at the Tail of the Dragon. From Robbinsville it's a short ride over to the Cherohala Skyway, then up to Maryville to the Harley Store and back through Townsend and over to Pigeon Forge and back to Gatlinburg. That's a lot for one day, but quite a good day at that!

 

+1 That is a good way to combine those roads into a full day that you will not soon forget! As you enter Pigeon Forge on hwy 321 near the end of this ride you will be going right past the Pigeon Forge Smoky Mtn H-D dealership and the Iron Boar Saloon right across the street - both great places to visit and stretch a bit. If you feel like mexican, there is a No Way Joses attached to the Iron Boar - fun place and good food.