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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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01junAll Day01augHigh Knob Outdoor Fest Film Competition(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

23junAll Day26Summer Camp: Outdoor Adventure(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Flag Rock Recreation Area, 1348 Flag Rock Road Norton, VA 24273

24jun4:00 pm6:00 pmNorton Friends and Farmers Market4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

27junAll Day29SCCA Hill Climb(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

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

11jul6:00 pm7:00 pmOutdoor Chat: Caves and Karst in SWVA6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

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)

18jul10:00 am2:00 pmKids Bug & Pollinator Day Camp10:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Clear Creek Park, 245 12th St SE

09augAll Day16High Knob Outdoor Fest(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

09aug8:00 pm10:00 pmStargazing Event- Touring the Galaxy at Natural Tunnel State Park8:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy

12aug4:00 pm6:00 pmKids Nature Craft4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

12aug5:00 pm7:00 pmBarn Quilt Workshop5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

14aug5:30 pm7:00 pmFlag Rock 5K Trail Run5:30 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Reservoir Trailhead

14aug6:00 pmNature Painting Class6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge, 736 Park Avenue NW

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Check out the schedule for this year’s @highknoboutdoorfest! 🥾The festival will be held Aug. 9-16. 🥾See www.highknoboutdoorfest.com for more info.
Join us from 4-6 p.m. today for the farmers market! The market is held at the Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW. #nortonva #farmersmarket #getoutsidenortonva #explorenortonva #shoplocal
Join us from 4-6 p.m. today for the farmers market! The market is held at the Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW. #nortonva #farmersmarket #getoutsidenortonva #explorenortonva #shoplocal
Don’t forget! 🎶 The first Party in the Park event is this Saturday, May 31, at Norton City Park (116 11th St, Norton) 🎸Featured band will be Fritz & Co.. 🏆The event will also feature a Cornhole Competition. Winners receive prizes! Register at https://tinyurl.com/nortoncornhole Enjoy local food vendors: Southwest Smashburger , The Charc Board , Patriot Smokehouse BBQ and Catering , Dreamsicle, & Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge
Happy Tuesday! It’s almost June and that means the Best Friend Festival is just around the corner! The festival kicks off this Sunday, June 1, with Kids Fishing Day. Check out the full schedule of events by visiting https://nortonva.gov/490/Best-Friend-Festival. Also, follow the festival’s Facebook page for up-to-date (bestfriendfestival) info on events.
Check out these upcoming events! See flyers for more info! 🐍Friday, May 30 (6 PM): Outdoor Chat: Snakes of Southwest Virginia at High Knob Destination Center 🧘‍♀️Saturday, May31 (9 AM): Morning Yoga Class 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 30). Camp will be held June 16-20. Open to rising first graders at Norton Elementary and Middle School.
The second annual Camp High Knob will be held June 16-20! Camp is open to rising first graders at Norton Elementary and Middle School. Check out the flyer for more details. Contact the @hkdestinationcenter for more info and to register: (276) 679-3103 or destinationcenter@nortonva.org.
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
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