Suspicious of the 318 curves legend, Traveler still acknowledges it’s “a darned twisty road.” But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill bends. Conde Nast’s Traveler has it on its list of “extreme drives,” categorizing it as one of the scariest highways. ![]() It’s not just U-Pack and Savoteur stepping on 129’s Tail. Popular with more adventurous drivers, the windy stretch of highway is an all-too-frequent locale for motorcycle and (despite a big rig ban) truck accidents. North Carolina’s highway US 129 was just named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to, and it continues to find a home on recent lists of the top 10 most dangerous roads in the United States.Īccording to, while most of the road is normal and easy to traverse, the 11 mile Tail of the Dragon is another ballgame entirely. Not all high rankings are cause for celebration. 11 Miles, 318 Curves This aerial view of the “Tail of the Dragon” offers a glimpse of its potential to cause catastrophe.
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