The view is much more impressive than the view from the overlook on SC 171. The road has a gravel surface. Except for two short steep sections where the grade averages 10 percent, the road is easy to cycle. From there FS 88 circles around Flat Mountain. The final ascent passes a wildlife opening.
Parking is limited to one space.
Do not block access to the gate. If no parking is available at the gate, there is ample parking at Cole Gap two miles south on Buck Creek Road. From the intersection of US 64 east of Highlands and Buck Creek Road, drive north on Buck Creek Road four miles. FS 4593 is on the right. This route provides bicycle access to within one mile of the top of Yellow Mountain, which has an elevation of 5127 feet.