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Back of the Dragon Loop
The Back of the Dragon Loop is a paved ride in Western Virginia.  Starting in Tazewell, this ride wastes no time and jumps right into the ‘Back of the Dragon’.  This is a 32 mile stretch of motorcycle heaven that keeps riders on their toes with a continuous string of curves and hills.
 
The fun doesn’t stop after riders finish the Back of the Dragon.  The ride continues on and enters the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area for more curves and fun.
 
Near Damascus, the ride turns North and winds back through the hills and valleys.  While this stretch of road doesn’t have a famous name, parts of it are just as amazing as the ‘back of the dragon’.
 
Eventually this loop turns East and parallels Highway 19 to return to the starting point in Tazewell.
 
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  150  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  4.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved

Attractions:  Back of the Dragon Motorcycle Road, Jefferson National Forest, Jeb Stuart Highway, Walker Mountain Overlook, Pat Jennings Visitor Center, Tazewell County Historical Society, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Back of the Dragon Loop

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  • If you are riding with a group, we ask that every person using our route for navigation purchase their own copy.

     

    In order to encourage this, we are happy to offer a discount for group purchases. Please contact us after purchasing 1 item at full price, and we will set up a coupon code that will give everyone in your group 50% off of the same item.

  •  Our digital routes are designed to operate in most GPS devices. In addition to GPSs, our routes should work with several smartphone apps.

     

    We have tested many Smartphone Apps and here is what we have found:

     

    Please Note

    • Some Smartphone Apps require a paid version to allow importing routes.
    • Testing was for ‘Follow the Line” only, not “Turn by Turn”.
    • If you use an app not listed below, let us know and we will try to test it for you.
    • We are not experts on Smartphone Apps. We will try to answer any and all questions, but there may be better resources online.

     

    Apps That Will Work With Our Routes:

     

    • REVER
    • Scenic (IOS Only)
    • Kurviger (Android Only)
    • Detecht
    • OsmAnd
    • Avenza
    • Calimoto
    • Gaia
    • Ride with GPS
    • GPS Tracks
    • InRoute
    • Harley Davidson
    • Indian Ride Command
    • My Triumph
    • GPX Viewer 2
    • Garmin Explore

     

    Apps That Will NOT Work With Our Routes:

     

    • Google Maps
    • Apple Maps
    • Waze
    • Riser
    • ESR (Eat Sleep Ride)
    • RoadTrippers
    • Sygic
    • Guru
    • Road Warrior Route Planner

     

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