CLEVELAND

Population 7,357

Altitude 160

General

Established in 1880 as a station on the Houston, East and West Texas Railroad (later the Texas and New Orleans). Now a lumber shipping point.

HILLTOP COUNTRY INN - More than 2,000 varieties of herbs from throughout the world. Workshops, lectures on several facts of herbal arts. Restaurant features herbal meals. (Reservations required). Modified schedule for winter months. Farm, shops, greenhouse, garden open year round. 16 miles east on F.M. 787.
The inn is part of Chain-O-Lakes Resort which offers camping, picnicking and hiking along nature trails in forest at the western edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve. For restaurant information/reservations., call 713-592-5859. for information about Chain-O-Lakes call 713-592-2150.
LONE STAR HIKING TRAIL - Winters Bayou/Tarkington Creek Section begins on F.M. 1725 N.W. of Cleveland and winds 27 miles through portions of the Sam Houston National Forest, including Big Creek Scenic Area, to trailhead at F.M. 945 about 4 miles N.W. of Magnolia. Foot travel only. Drinking water not available. Open year round. Trail information at U.S. Forest Service, 407 North Belcher, Cleveland; 713-592-6462.