Back of the Dragon (VA-16)
The celebrated Marion-to-Tazewell section of VA-16 packs roughly 438 curves and 3,500 feet of elevation change into 32 miles, and it is Virginia's only state-designated motorcycle route with pavement swept clean for riders.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Marion (south end of the Back of the Dragon)
Trail town on US-11 with fuel and food — the southern gateway to the celebrated Marion-Tazewell section.
Tazewell (north end and Welcome Center)
Northern terminus of the ride, home to the Back of the Dragon Welcome Center plus fuel and services.
No runs logged on this road yet — be the first.
Runs are rider-logged & GPS-traced in the app
Ride your own ride — times are rider-logged & GPS-traced, never a race on public roads.
Shot by the riders who've run it.
Riders upload photos to their profile and tag the road or stop — tagged shots show up here automatically.