From Floyd, travel southwest on U.S. Route 221 about 6 miles to Route 727. Turn left (south) on 727 and go about 6 miles to a low saddle in the ridge near the eastern slope of Buffalo Mountain. Turn right on the gravel access road. Go about 1 mile to the gravel parking area. You will see a sign stating "End of State Maintenance". Keep going up a steep hill. At the top of the hill turn right. You will soon see the signs for the preserve.
From the Blue Ridge Parkway, take Route 799 north about 1 1/2 miles to Route 604. Turn left and go about 1 1/2 miles to Route 727. Turn left and go about 1 mile to a low saddle in the ridge near the eastern slope of Buffalo Mountain. Turn right on the gravel access road. Go about 1 mile to the gravel parking area. You will see a sign stating "End of State Maintenance". Keep going up a steep hill. At the top of the hill turn right. You will soon see the signs for the preserve.
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