The Three Sisters Aka The Twisted Sisters Ranch Roads 335 336337a
Directions
Deal's gap is not the easiest road to find on a map because it is just a small 11 mile stretch that hugs the border of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its very sparsely populated southwest corner. Most of the road lies in Tennessee yet a small section of it crosses into North Carolina. Suggest you use the Online Map Link to get your bearings. The closest town to the north end of Deal's Gap is Tallahassee, TN and the closest town to the south end of the road is Tapoco, NC. And, keep in mind that when you get close to the road, all the locals can point you in the right direction if you are not sure.
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Guest Road Miles: 131
Scenery
A ride through this part of Texas will most certainly change your view of my beloved state. You will ride amongst scenery as good as it gets, along clear rivers, through very twisty mountain type…
Ride Enjoyment
This route is mainly very twisty passing over large hills and between not many gas stations. This roller coaster ride will no doubt blow you away. The road is not heavily traveled, but beware as sharp turns have certainly taken many motorcyclist down. Also, although the surface is mostly in very good condition, always watch for loose gravel, deer and slow moving locals heading back to their ranch ... often a much slower pace than we're zippin by at. Frio River just outside Leaky, (pronounced lay-key) on Ranch Road 337. Just after having gone through the Twisted Sister from Vanderpool (contributed by The Geezy Rider, Aug 08) On Ranch Road 337 just prior to hitting Vanderpool (contributed by The Geezy Rider, Aug 08) Huge ranch just north of Campwood on Ranch Road 335 (contributed by The Geezy Rider, Aug 08)
Tourism Opportunities
Not many pull-outs, one store at the end of ride, be sure to go in and see pictures of crashes that have happened along the road. Update/Addition from Michael S. McDonald: - GAS STATIONS : Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort - FOOD: Dragon's Den Grill, , located at the resort - HOTEL: Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort - REPAIRS: NONE, You can get some very minor repairs at the resort. Nearest repair is Wheelers, 16 miles south or the 129 Pit Stop located in TN 12 miles north of the Gap. - PULL OFF'S/OVERLOOKS: 1, Dragon overlook.
