Hence, several tourist attractions can be found along the highway include Cameron Highlands, Lojing and the Kenyir Lake.

The route runs through the states of Perak, Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, starting at Simpang Pulai and traversing through the main range at Lojing, then Chiku, before entering Jalan Felda Aring and ending at Kuala Jeneris.

Climbing lanes are also provided at certain sections with steep gradient, to assist slow moving vehicles.

At most sections, the Federal Route 185 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.

In September 2024 Citaglobal Engineering Services Sdn Bhd has secured a RM47.56mil job for construction works for Package 8 of the Simpang Pulai–Gua Musang–Kuala Berang road project from Kampung Jeneris to Kuala Telemong (Phase 2 and 3) in Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu.