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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.

Discover Norton

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.

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!

High Knob Tower

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Current Month

29aug(aug 29)5:00 pm05oct(oct 5)6:00 pmYouth Flag Football League(August 29) 5:00 pm - (October 5) 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

22sep(sep 22)9:00 am31oct(oct 31)5:00 pmFall Photo Contest(September 22) 9:00 am - (October 31) 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

05oct10:00 am12:00 pmHigh Knob Hellbender 10K10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

09octAll Day12Blue Highway Fest(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Bullitt Park, 301 E 1st St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

10oct5:00 pm7:00 pmTrash Treasures Workshops5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE

12oct(oct 12)8:00 am13(oct 13)12:00 amCloudsplitter 1008:00 am - 12:00 am (13)(GMT-04:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

01nov9:00 am27(nov 27)5:00 pmHoliday Storefront Decoration Contest9:00 am - 5:00 pm (27)(GMT-04:00)

02nov9:00 am12:00 pmGroup Hike: Legion Park Trail9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Legion Park

06dec6:00 pm7:30 pmHoliday Storefront Decoration Contest Event6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge, 736 Park Avenue NW

07dec9:00 am12:00 pmGroup Hike: Pine Mountain Trail9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Pine Mountain Trailhead

07dec4:00 pm7:00 pmNorton Holiday Market & Tree Lighting4:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

08dec6:00 pm8:00 pmNorton Christmas Parade6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)