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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

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19may10:00 am2:00 pmOil Painting Class10:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE

24may9:00 am10:00 amMorning Yoga Flow Classes9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

30may6:00 pm7:00 pmOutdoor Chat: Snakes of Southwest Virginia6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

01junAll Day01julHigh Knob Outdoor Fest Film Competition(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

02junAll Day07Best Friend Festival(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

02jun(jun 2)9:00 am04(jun 4)2:00 pmSummer Camp: Cheerleading9:00 am - 2:00 pm (4)(GMT-04:00) Norton Elementary School Gym, 205 Park Avenue NE

03jun4:00 pm6:00 pmNorton Friends and Farmers Market4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

07jun11:00 am5:30 pmForest Botanicals Region Living Monument: Sculpture Unveiling Celebration11:00 am - 5:30 pm(GMT-04:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

09jun(jun 9)9:00 am11(jun 11)12:00 pmSummer Camp: Tennis9:00 am - 12:00 pm (11)(GMT-04:00) Norton City Park, 1033 Pine Street NW

01julAll Day01augHigh Knob Outdoor Fest Photo Contest(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

07julAll Day10Summer Camp: Basketball(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Norton Elementary School Gym, 205 Park Avenue NE

12jul9:00 am11:00 amGroup Hike: Guest River Gorge9:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Guest River Gorge Trail, 3428 Dungannon Rd, Coeburn, VA 24230

14jul(jul 14)10:00 am17(jul 17)2:00 pmSummer Camp: Soccer10:00 am - 2:00 pm (17)(GMT-04:00)

21julAll Day24Summer Camp: Volleyball(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Norton Elementary School Gym, 205 Park Avenue NE

28julAll Day30Nature Summer Camp(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Clear Creek Park, 245 12th St SE

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We’ve got some fun events happening the rest of this month! Check out the list below and see images for more details on each event. 🌄 Saturday, May 17 (9 AM): Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run in Flag Rock Recreation Area. More Info: www.fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com 🧘‍♀️Saturdays (May 17, 24, & 31) at 9 AM: Morning Yoga Classes at High Knob Destination Center. 🐍Friday, May 30 (6 PM): Outdoor Chat: Snakes of Southwest Virginia at High Knob Destination Center 🌼Saturday, May 31 (5-9 PM): Party In The Park with Norton Parks & Recreation. 🏕️Camp High Knob registration (Deadline: May 31). Camp will be held June 16-20. Open to rising first graders at Norton Elementary and Middle School.
The Norton Splash Pad is open for the 2025 season! The splash pad, located in Norton City Park (1033 Pine St NW), is open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Questions? Contact Norton Parks & Recreation at (276) 679-0754.
It's a race! I hope I win! The eighth annual Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run is coming up next Saturday, May 17! ✅Online registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120181 (Note: Online registration will remain open until Wednesday, May 14). ✅Race website/Mail-In Registration Forms: www.fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com. #nortonva #getoutsidenortonva #explorenortonva #fitfarmer #trailrun #trailrunning #run #running #flagrock #swva #iheartappy #visitva #loveva
Explore the wild and wonderful world of High Knob during Camp High Knob (June 16-20)! Learn from guest speakers around the region that have many fun, educational activities in store for the kids! 🥾This is a free camp open to rising first graders at Norton Elementary and Middle School. 🥾To register your child, fill out the registration form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZAgGZIAqfkbgolvLrQeHZHPmjE-zmh1/view?usp=sharing 🥾Email the completed form to destinationcenter@nortonva.org or drop them by the center during operational hours. Deadline for registration is May 30th. For any questions, call (276) 679-3103 or email us! @hkdestinationcenter
Don’t forget! If you’re running this year’s Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run be sure to register by 5 p.m. April 30 to guarantee you get a race shirt. ✅Online registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120181 (Note: Online registration will remain open until Wednesday, May 14). ✅Race website/Mail-In Registration Forms: www.fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com. Look forward to seeing everyone Saturday, May 17, in Flag Rock Recreation Area! #nortonva #getoutsidenortonva #explorenortonva #fitfarmer #trailrun #trailrunning #run #running #flagrock #swva #iheartappy #visitva #loveva
Thank you to everyone that helped celebrate the @hkdestinationcenter with today’s Grand Opening Ceremony! Make sure to stop by and see us! The Destination Center, located at 1147 Laurel Ave. SW, is currently open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. More days will be added in May.
Running this year’s Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run? Register by Wednesday, April 30, to guarantee you get a race shirt! ✅Online registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120181 ✅Race website/Mail-In Registration Forms: www.fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com. Look forward to seeing everyone Saturday, May 17, in Flag Rock Recreation Area! #nortonva #getoutsidenortonva #explorenortonva #fitfarmer #trailrun #trailrunning #run #running #flagrock #swva #iheartappy #visitva #loveva
🎉We’re excited to officially celebrate the opening of the @hkdestinationcenter with a Grand Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. next Friday, April 25! 🎉 If interested in attending, please park at the Norton Municipal Parking Lot, located at 765 Park Ave. NW. Due to limited parking, we will be shuttling people from the Municipal Lot to the Center. The event schedule will be as follows: 10 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting 11 a.m. - Building Tours & Refreshments 1-3 p.m. - Guided hike in Flag Rock Recreation Area and self-guided driving tours on High Knob Questions? Please contact us at (276) 679-3103. (Photo of people at High Knob Tower courtesy Kyle LaFerriere)
Thanks to everyone that joined us on our group hike on High Knob this morning! ❄️🥶
Check out a sneak peek of the eighth annual Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run race shirt featuring the green salamander! Earn yours Saturday, May 17! Still haven’t registered? Online registration will remain open until midnight on Wednesday, May 14: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120181. Race day registration will also be available. Also see www.fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com for more race info and mail-in registration forms. The deadline to register and guarantee you get a shirt is Wednesday, April 30. For more information on the green salamander, please visit https://explorenortonva.com/green-salamander-sanctuary/ about Flag Rock Recreation Area being a green salamander sanctuary.
It’s almost April! Check out these upcoming events happening in Norton during the month of April. Also, be sure to follow @hkdestinationcenter and Norton Parks & Recreation (@nortonparks on Facebook) to stay up-to-date on upcoming events and news at these locations. See the 2025 Norton Events Calendar at https://nortonva.gov/9/Explore for more details on the below events.
Join Norton Parks & Recreation and the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable at 5 p.m. tomorrow, March 4, at the Norton Community Center (201 Park Ave. NE) for this month’s Trash To Treasures craft workshop! See below flyer for more info. Pre-registration is not required. Cost per person: $7. Questions? Contact Rebecca Kilgore, rmkilgore@nortonva.org or (276) 679-0754. #crafting #spring #easter
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