The nickname is “PA’s Tail of the Dragon,” and it’s also commonly called the “PA Roller Coaster” for PA Route 125.

In the sources I found, riders specifically connect Gold Mine Road + PA 125 with that nickname, especially around the twisty stretch near Swatara State Park and Shamokin.

Quick Scoop

  • Most common nickname: PA’s Tail of the Dragon.
  • Another name you may hear: PA Roller Coaster.
  • Road section people usually mean: Gold Mine Road and Route 125.

Why it has that name

The road is known for being very twisty and challenging, which is why riders compare it to the famous Tail of the Dragon.

TL;DR

PA 125’s “Tail of the Dragon” nickname usually refers to the Gold Mine Road / PA 125 stretch, and PA Roller Coaster is another popular nickname for it.