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The Atlas/Tennessee/Calderwood Dam Overlook

Calderwood Dam Overlook

The Calderwood Dam Overlook is a pull-off on US-129 in Tallassee, Tennessee, positioned at the northern (Tennessee) end of the Tail of the Dragon. From the overlook, riders look south into the gorge of the Little Tennessee River at the circa-1930 Calderwood hydroelectric dam and reservoir, backed by ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is a common regrouping point where riders finishing the Dragon's 318-curve, 11-mile stretch pull over to share accounts of the run or turn around for another pass.

Tennessee
Region
Viewpoint
Stop type
Tail of the Dragon
On the route
// Why riders stop

The classic post-Dragon debrief spot on the Tennessee side: a dramatic gorge view of the Calderwood Dam with ample parking, right where riders regroup or flip around for a second run.

On the way: Tail of the Dragon

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