Anyone enjoy the Tail of the Dragon? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Paul · 10-18-2006, 08:45 PM

We stayed here last time, it's near the beginning of the tail. It's a little rustic and rundown, but overall a good experience.

http://www.fontanavillage.com/

http://fontanavillage.com/fontanavillage_accommodations.html

Paul · 10-18-2006, 08:51 PM

BTW you don't want to go near the tail on the weekends, too much traffic and police.

I ran it on a Monday and Tuesday in August, almost had the road to myself.

Alchemyst · 12-04-2006, 06:40 PM

It was clear and cold today (Mon 12/4/06) -- a perfect winter day for the Dragon's Tail. I drove it twice - S to Deals Gap, stopped to shoot the bull there and then back N to Vonore. Absolutely wonderful road for a Boxster. Both the TN and NC side have been recently repaved so the surface is in great condition. There was a Miata in front of me heading S but he pulled over and let me by which is typical, especially from the locals.

On the way back N I got behind an 18 wheeler who wouldn't let me by. He was literally all over the road. A hazard to somebody heading the other direction in some of the curves.

It was especially irritating since I had pushed it only a little heading S to check out the road condition. I was really planning on going like Hell on the way back. C'est la vie!

As the crow flies I live just 10 miles from this wonderful road so I get to drive almost routinely. So if any of y'all decide to do the Dragon's Tail let me know and I'll join you.

jeffsquire · 01-10-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemyst

It was clear and cold today (Mon 12/4/06) -- a perfect winter day for the Dragon's Tail. I drove it twice - S to Deals Gap, stopped to shoot the bull there and then back N to Vonore. Absolutely wonderful road for a Boxster. Both the TN and NC side have been recently repaved so the surface is in great condition. There was a Miata in front of me heading S but he pulled over and let me by which is typical, especially from the locals.

On the way back N I got behind an 18 wheeler who wouldn't let me by. He was literally all over the road. A hazard to somebody heading the other direction in some of the curves.

It was especially irritating since I had pushed it only a little heading S to check out the road condition. I was really planning on going like Hell on the way back. C'est la vie!

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Where do you recommend staying for us vacactioners. Something ideal to drive all the major roads there, including the skysomethingorother. A b&b is OK, but anyplace with cable and breakfast works for me!!

RandallNeighbour · 01-10-2007, 01:05 PM

Jeff, the pickins are gonna be slim as far as lodging is concerned. Get on it now with the link I just posted above.

NickCats · 01-10-2007, 01:06 PM

I'm up for leaving Friday, returning Monday, but Thursday - Sunday would work for me as well...

Here a suggestion for lodging, but I leave the details up to Randall :

http://www.dealsgap.com/motel.htm

Nick

RandallNeighbour · 01-10-2007, 01:23 PM

I just signed up for probably one of the only hotel/motels with rooms just now, and they have 9 rooms available on the nights of the 3rd and the 4th, so call NOW:

http://www.twowheelinn.com/

The two wheel inn at Robbinsville. 59.99 a night, 69.99 a night double occupancy, and you also get a free bike garage (not a selling point for me, but hey, I thought I'd toss it in there in case any of you plan to ride your bike down instead of your boxster!)

NickCats · 01-10-2007, 01:47 PM

Ok, called Deal's Gap and they are booked !

Randall, thanks, called Two Wheel Inn, reserved a room for the 4th, 5th, and 6th.

8 rooms left ! Book now if you are interested in going...

Also, when I talked to Deal's Gap, there are two rallys that weekend, Triumph Motorcycles and Two-Stroke ( ? ) Motorcycles.

Should be a blast ! Can't wait

Nick

deliriousga · 12-04-2006, 06:58 PM

I hit the Dragon in the 928 on the way to Sharks In The Mountains last June. Awsome drive. One day I'll do it in the Boxster.....maybe when we have Box In The Mountains.

djomlas · 12-04-2006, 10:20 PM

id be down for this too, whenever it happens. may 7th is my bday tho

jeffsquire · 01-10-2007, 07:41 AM

I actually think I'll be able to make this!! To the Chicago caravan: when do you think you'll be heading out, and how long will you be staying? :dance:

FrayAdjacent · 01-10-2007, 08:01 AM

I was planning on road tripping in the spring up to the DC area to visit a friend, and figured I'd try to swing by the 'Dragon and run it a few times. My plans were going to be early to mid april... but if there will be a group thing in early May, I'll slide my plans back a little!

Sammy · 01-10-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffsquire

I actually think I'll be able to make this!! To the Chicago caravan: when do you think you'll be heading out, and how long will you be staying? :dance:

I'm thinking we head out Friday morning and come back Monday. I thought about coming back Sunday, but that's a lot of driving for what would be a one day visit. I'd rather get down there and enjoy a couple days of relaxing, driving, BS'ing, tossing back a few, etc.

jeffsquire · 01-10-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

I'm thinking we head out Friday morning and come back Monday. I thought about coming back Sunday, but that's a lot of driving for what would be a one day visit. I'd rather get down there and enjoy a couple days of relaxing, driving, BS'ing, tossing back a few, etc.

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Will that be 5/4 or 5/11?