Heading South from the Tail of the Dragon resort on 129 yields decreasing twistiness that opens to long fast sweepers. It's still a small road but largely 55mph. It's a fun alternative when the overwhelming corners of the Gap tire you out.
(Download Screenshot)This is one of the most beautiful roads in the area. There are sections where the woods become so deep even in the middle of the day the light is muted with beams of sunlight piercing an often wet canopy. The road is often misty and fog can be seen hovering over the water in the evenings.
It's wonderful curvy and a much faster road than the much tighter roads in the area.
It's one of my favorites.