Day 4 is a tour of approximately 315 kilometers through the beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

This is a day with many beautiful winding roads including the world-famous Tail of the Dragon (U129) an 11-mile (17.7 km) road with 318 turns! We drove south to north on day 3 and today we drive north to south.
We also drive the Cherohala Skyway in the opposite direction as on day 2 and even though they are the same roads, when you drive them in the other direction it is yet again a new and wonderful experience.

After approximately 25 kilometers you will arrive at Nantahala Outdoor Center and River's End Restaurant (RP2) in Bryson City. Here you can (for the enthusiasts) participate in outdoor activities such as, mountain bike, rafting, canoeing, Zipline or hiking on the Apalachian Trail. There are also lodges and some shops and a restaurant. It is located on the Nantahala River.

From Bryson City we continue through the Nantahal Forrest to Topton. A beautiful dual carriageway through the forests and mountains of North Carolina. At Topton we turn right and continue on the 129 a beautiful winding mountain road to Robbinsville, where you can stop at RP4 to take a break and have something to eat or drink at Lynn's Place, a favorite place among motorcyclists.
Lynn's Place is a soul food neighborhood restaurant that serves home-made American dishes, they have a great salad bar with freshly cut vegetables, seasonal fruit, steaks, hamburgers, delicious home-made desserts and much more! Everything is prepared to order to guarantee the highest quality. Experience a warm atmosphere with delicious food, southern culture and hospitality where family and friends can sit back, relax and feel at home.

After a short or slightly longer break we drive further west, at RP7 the Cherohala Skyway begins, one of the famous scenic Skyways that is rich in America and crosses this road through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forrest, hence the name "Chero ... hala ". The Skyway is becoming increasingly well-known in motorbike and sports car circles because of its long, exciting curves, beautiful views and cool summer breezes. This enthusiast's dream connects Robbinsville, North Carolina with Tellico Plains, Tennessee.
After 65 kilometers enjoying the succession of turns, we turn left on the River Road, which runs along the banks of the Tellico River, to the Bald River Falls (RP9), this is a waterfall of about 90 meters and is one of the most spectacular in this area.

We continue on the narrow and winding River Road and Bald River Road through the forests of Tennessee to Tellico Plains. Shortly before this small town at RP11 is a Harley-Davidson Dealer, a grill restaurant, Iron Works Grille and the beautiful old covered Telliquah Bridge. An ideal place to stop and stretch your legs. This is also almost the end of the beautiful Cherohala Skyway that ends just before Tellico Plains, here we turn right and take the TN-360 towards Vonore (RP17). In Vonore we can stop for a cup of coffee at Hardee's and if necessary to refuel.

We drive a short distance on the highway to cross the Tellico River and then turn right on the TN72 to continue to the Tail of the Dragon, but first we stop at RP19 Smoky Mountain Harley Dealership for a T-Shirt or other scoring a souvenir from The Dragon.

At RP20 the time has come for "The North Entrance" of the world famous Tail of the Dragon, an 11 mile (17.7 km) road with 318 turns! This road is a pleasure for motorcyclists. Note that it can also be busy with cars and other motorcyclists, so watch out for oncoming traffic. There is a catch-up ban and you are not allowed to drive on the other side of the road, checks are often made and the fines are substantial. More information about this great road can be found in the link at the bottom of this review.

En route on the Tail you should definitely stop at RP21 where you have a beautiful view of Calderwood Lake and the Dam of the same name in the distance. At RP23 we have come to the end of the Tail and here you can stop at the souvenir shop, restaurant, nice big statue of a dragon and not to mention the Tree of Shame that is full of engine parts of riders who have underestimated this road.

The last 50 kilometers to the resort run along the Cheoah River and Lake Santeetlah. At RP24 you can stop to take a photo of the Cheoah dam, where you can also take a good look when we drive RP25 for a long time. Via Robbinsville we drive back to the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge and Resort where we can share our experiences with other Bikers while enjoying a drink and a good plate of food.

This day was again worth 5 ***** stars. Riding a motorbike in the Great Smoky Mountains is a true pleasure. The roads and panoramas are beautiful and there are plenty of other sights or activities along the route to stop for.