Routes
Tennessee Route 32
Cosby, TN
14 miles through Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains known as the 'Baby Dragon'.
Tennessee Route 32 (the 'Baby Dragon') delivers 14 miles of consistent curves from Cosby, Tennessee, climbing through Cherokee National Forest and skirting Great Smoky Mountains National Park toward Waterville Road and Mount Sterling, North Carolina. The route combines elevation changes, mostly technical twisties, and high-elevation mountain scenery. Unlike its famous larger cousin (Tail of the Dragon), this road offers a more relaxed pace while maintaining technical riding character. The forest surroundings provide constant visual interest, and the climb yields panoramic views of the mountain terrain. Road surface is well-maintained.
The Route
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- Cosby
- Waterville
The Ride
Mostly twisties with elevation changes through forested terrain
Rider Stops Near This Route
Dealers, bars and campgrounds from our atlas near this route's home base — real distances, not ads.
Campgrounds
Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp (SMAC)
Campgrounds
Hidden Stills RV Campground
Campgrounds
Outer Haven Campground
Campgrounds
Friendship Falls Campground
Campgrounds
Cosby Ranch
Campgrounds
Cosby Run CAMPGROUND/ RV PARK
Campgrounds
Cosby Camp Ground
Campgrounds
Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday
Campgrounds
Honeysuckle Springs
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