The Erber Preserve is one of five preserves on the Island managed by the Little Traverse Conservancy. The trail is approximately 150 feet from the main road on the Island's southeast side.

At Cable's Bay, concrete footings of the Wildwood Inn (1916-1919) can be found along the treeline, north of the path that leads from the beach. The inn was designed by the builder of Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel and was intended to attract seasonal visitors. The footpath at this site takes you to a small bridge that crosses Cable's Creek.