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Norton, Virginia

From outdoor adventures to old-time jams at Country Cabin II, Norton and the surrounding High Knob Region offer year-round adventures for everyone. The city and surrounding region boast more than 100 miles of non-motorized trails for hiking and mountain biking, waterways ripe for fishing and paddling, music venues and festivals highlighting old-time, Americana, and bluegrass music, art galleries and museums highlighting Appalachian artists and history, and more. We invite you to Get Outside in Norton! See the links below to help plan your visit.

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Flag Rock

Searching for outdoor adventures? Look no further than Norton’s Flag Rock Recreation Area. Located three miles (and a thousand feet) above downtown Norton, the recreation area boasts more than 10 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic shelters, a campground, reservoirs for fishing and paddling, bouldering and rock climbing routes, and sanctuaries for both the green salamander and Woodbooger.

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High Knob Tower

High Knob Region

Make the High Knob Region your basecamp for outdoor adventures in Southwest Virginia! Named for High Knob – the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains – the region is home to three state parks, the more than 90,000-acre Clinch Ranger District on the Jefferson National Forest and other community parks and trails. The variety of recreation sites and activities make the region a great outdoor escape. Check out the High Knob Adventure Guide to help plan your trip!

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High Knob Tower

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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01jan10:00 am1:00 pmFirst Day Hike: Pickem Mountain Loop10:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Reservoir Trailhead

14jan5:00 pm7:00 pmTrash Treasures Workshops5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE

20jan10:00 am2:00 pmOil Painting Class10:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE

01feb10:00 am12:00 pmGroup Hike: Cranesnest Trail10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Cranesnest Trail Parking Area

28feb(feb 28)9:00 am02mar(mar 2)5:00 pmShamrock Scavenger Hunt(February 28) 9:00 am - (March 2) 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE

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Join us for a group hike on the Pickem Mountain Trail at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead. See below for more info. Registration is required. 🥾Distance/Difficulty: 5 miles/Moderate 🥾Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring snack/water. 🥾Cost: Free 🥾Contact Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-3103, to register. #nortonva #explorenortonva #getoutsidenortonva #hike #hiking #swva #iheartappy #visitva #loveva #winter #firstdayhike #happynewyear
Due to no registrations, we will be canceling tomorrow’s group hike. Stay tuned for details about our First Day Hike in Flag Rock Recreation Area on Jan. 1, 2025!
Join us at 6 p.m. tonight for the annual Norton Christmas Parade! The parade route travels from J.I. Burton High School down Park Avenue to the Dairy Queen intersection.
🎄Thanks to everyone that has joined us for Norton's holiday events so far this weekend! Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. for the annual Norton Christmas Parade. The parade route travels from J.I. Burton High School down Park Avenue to the Dairy Queen intersection. 🎄Check out photos from the Holiday Storefront Decoration Contest Event, Norton Holiday Market, and the Norton Tree Lighting Ceremony below.
Don’t forget! Norton’s annual Holiday Market will be held from 4-7 p.m. today in the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW)! More than 40 vendors are registered for this year’s market. Other festivities will include an Ugly Christmas Sweater, Christmas Karaoke, and Christmas Cookie contests! The Norton Tree lighting Ceremony will also be held at 6 p.m. that evening. Follow Norton Parks & Recreation on Facebook for up-to-date info on this event.
Don't forget! Join us at 6 p.m. tonight for the Holiday Storefront Decoration Contest and Event! Meet at @lincolnroadcoffeelounge and grab a free cocoa and cookie before walking around downtown to view storefront displays. At the end, cast your vote for your favorite storefront display! Questions? Contact Rebecca Kilgore, rmkilgore@nortonva.org or (276) 679-0754.
Join us for a group hike on the Powell River Trail in Appalachia at 10 a.m. next Saturday, Dec. 14! See below for more info. Registration is required. 🥾Distance/Difficulty: 3.4 miles/Easy 🥾Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring snack/water. 🥾Cost: Free 🥾Contact Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-3103, to register. #nortonva #explorenortonva #getoutsidenortonva #hike #hiking #swva #iheartappy #visitva #loveva #winter
Check out these upcoming events in December! Visit https://www.nortonva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4625/Norton-2024-Calendar-Updated-102824 for more details on the events listed below. #nortonva #getoutsidenortonva #visitva #loveva #holidays #hiking #hike #shoplocal #christmasparade #painting #arts
Norton City offices will be closed beginning at noon tomorrow, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. See below flyer for the garbage schedule for this holiday.
Are you registered? The annual Holiday Storefront Decoration Contest has begun! Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 4. See below flyer for more details. Questions? Contact Norton Parks & Recreation at rmkilgore@nortonva.org or (276) 679-0754.
Norton's annual Holiday Market will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW)! More than 40 vendors are registered for this year's market. Other festivities will include an Ugly Christmas Sweater, Christmas Karaoke, and Christmas Cookie contests! The Norton Tree lighting Ceremony will also be held at 6 p.m. that evening. Follow Norton Parks & Recreation for up-to-date info on this event.
❄️ First significant snowfall event of the season on High Knob!
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