How long is the The Snake, US 421?

As MotoCurve routes it, Mountain City to Bristol is about 34 miles, roughly 51 min of riding without stops.

How high does the The Snake, US 421 go?

The route runs between about 1,590 and 3,950 feet above sea level.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the The Snake, US 421?

Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

US 421 · Tennessee

The Snake, US 421 motorcycle ride

The Snake is the stretch of US 421 between Mountain City and Bristol in northeast Tennessee. It crosses the mountains on both sides of Shady Valley, with hundreds of tight curves and much less traffic than the Tail of the Dragon.

Distance

34 mi

Riding time

51 min

Lowest

1,590 ft

Highest

3,950 ft

Plan this ride Download GPX

Opens Mountain City to Bristol in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.

Highlights

Two mountain crossings with Shady Valley between them.
Bristol, home of Bristol Motor Speedway, at the north end.
Close to Back of the Dragon in Virginia and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.

Before you ride

Watch for gravel in tight turns and for slow local traffic.
Fuel is in Mountain City, Shady Valley and Bristol.

When to ride

Open all year. Spring to fall is the riding season.

Questions

How long is the The Snake, US 421?: As MotoCurve routes it, Mountain City to Bristol is about 34 miles, roughly 51 min of riding without stops.
When can you ride the The Snake, US 421?: Open all year. Spring to fall is the riding season.
How high does the The Snake, US 421 go?: The route runs between about 1,590 and 3,950 feet above sea level.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the The Snake, US 421?: Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

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