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There are two ways bachelor parties work with our fleet, and which one you pick depends on the group.

Deals Gap (The Dragon) is 318 curves in 11 miles. It's on the North Carolina/Tennessee border, about 45 minutes from Maryville. It's a legitimate driving road, not a scenic route. Motorcycles, sports cars, and track-day regulars make the run every weekend. Come on a weekday morning and you'll have stretches to yourself. Come on a Saturday and you'll be in a convoy. Either way, it's the most technically demanding public road in the Southeast.

The Cherohala Skyway is the better-kept secret. 43 miles of two-lane from Tellico Plains to Robbinsville, running along a ridge at 5,000 feet. No stop signs, no traffic lights, minimal traffic except on peak fall weekends. It's the better long-haul driving road: less technical than the Dragon but more reward per mile. A convoy run of the full Cherohala takes about two hours of driving time, with pull-offs for views whenever you want.

The combination day (Dragon in the morning, Cherohala back to back) is about 90 miles of excellent road and a full day. Most groups add lunch in Robbinsville or at the Tail of the Dragon resort area. Check the mileage terms for your selected vehicle and trip before booking. Include the drive to your destination and the return journey when estimating distance.

Coordinate pickup times. If four people are renting four cars, they can't all pick up from the same lockbox at the same time without planning it. TYS lockbox pickup is contactless but you need to be organized about the sequence. Or pick up at Maryville where logistics are more flexible.