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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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06jan(jan 6)9:00 am07feb(feb 7)5:00 pmGet Outside in Norton Bird Photo Contest9:00 am - (February 7) 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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

18jan9:00 am10:00 amWinter Yoga Flow Classes9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-05:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

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

25jan11:00 am12:00 pmBear Program: "Lunch for a Bear"11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

11feb(feb 11)6:00 pm13mar(mar 13)8:00 pmYouth Basketball League(February 11) 6:00 pm - (March 13) 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Elementary School Gym, 205 Park Avenue NE

15feb9:30 am11:00 amOutdoor Chat: Wonderful World of Birding9:30 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

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

01mar10:00 am12:00 pmGroup Hike: Cranesnest Trail10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Cranesnest Trail Parking Area

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Due to inclement weather, tomorrow's Yoga Flow Class at the @hkdestinationcenter is canceled. The next class (weather-permitting) will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Attention: Due to inclement weather, Norton City Offices will close at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 10, 2025. Please see image for more details.
We’re excited to announce the High Knob Destination Center’s opening day will be next Thursday, Jan. 16! The center will initially be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. More days and hours will be added as the year progresses. The center, located at 1147 Laurel Ave. SW in Norton, serves as a gateway to the High Knob Region, offering information and programming that highlight the recreational, ecological, historic, and cultural sites and opportunities in the region. At this time, the center’s visitor information and exhibit spaces will be open. Retail will be added soon. Be sure to follow the center on Facebook (@hkdestinationcenter) and Instagram (@hkdestinationcenter) for up-to-date news and events. Questions? Contact us at (276) 679-3103 or email highknobdestinationcenter@nortonva.org.
Calling all photographers: Send us your best bird photos for a chance to win a prize! The Get Outside in Norton Birding Photo Contest starts Monday, Jan. 6, and ends Friday, Feb. 7. Winners will be announced on Saturday, Feb. 15, during the Birding 101 Outdoor Chat event at the High Knob Destination Center. More details on that event will be released soon. Check out the flyer for contest details. Questions? Call (276) 679-3103 or email Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org, or Megan Roark, meganr@nortonva.org. #getoutsidenortonva #nortonva #loveva #vaoutdoors #iheartappy #birding #photocontest #highknob #hknforward
Check out the 2025 Norton Events Calendar! More events will be added throughout the the year: http://www.nortonva.gov/429/FestivalsEvents #nortonva #getoutsidenortonva #loveva #visitva #swva #iheartappy #explorenortonva #NewYear
We want to hear from you! We need your input to help guide the development of a 15-year plan aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation, connectivity, and sustainability across communities in the City of Norton and Wise, Scott, and Lee counties. Fill out the survey and learn more about the project by visiting https://swvaoutdoors.org/powell-clinch/.
Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone that joined us for a snowy First Day Hike on the Pickem Mountain Loop!
Are you registered? Norton Parks & Recreation's Youth Recreational Basketball League starts next month! The league will be held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (Feb. 11-March 13, 2025) and is open to boys and girls (grades K-1). See below flyer for more info. 🏀Online registration is available at https://tinyurl.com/2025recball. Registration forms can also be picked up at the Norton Parks and Recreation Department's office, 201 Park Ave. NE. 🏀Questions? Contact Rebecca Kilgore, rmkilgore@nortonva.org or (276) 679-0754.
We're excited to offer Winter Yoga Classes at the High Knob Destination Center! 🌿Yoga instructor Barbara Bee will offer slow flow yoga classes at 9 a.m. on the following Saturdays: Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25, and Feb. 1. 🌿Classes are free. Donations are welcome and will go toward developing educational programs at the High Knob Destination Center. 🌿Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (276) 679-3103 or email Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org, or Megan Roark, meganr@nortonva.org, for more info and to register. #yoga #getoutsidenortonva #nortonva #swva #iheartappy #loveva #visitva #swva #highknobdestinationcenter #highknob
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.
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