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No doubt you ’ ve heard of the Tail of the Dragon , U . S . Route 129 in Tennessee / North Carolina ? Well , in Virginia they have State Route 16 from Marion to Tazewell . The locals call it the Back of the Dragon . This 32-mile stretch of road has all the twists and turns a rider could want . To attract attention to the area ( and some tourist dollars ), Tazewell , Virginia , even holds a Back of the Dragon Day each June .