The High Knob Region is named for High Knob, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains. The 4,200-foot High Knob summit is part of Stone Mountain which, at 13 miles wide and 26 miles long, connects many of the communities and recreation sites in the High Knob Region. This region includes nine Southwest Virginia communities in Wise, Scott, and Lee counties and the City of Norton.

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 region boasts a variety of outdoor adventures.

The High Knob Region is also part of global epicenter for biological diversity in the Central Appalachians, with a variety of wildlife and plant species calling the region home.

Check out the High Knob Region Adventure Guide for information about the region’s communities, outdoor recreation sites, attractions, landmarks, signature events, and more.

Also plan to visit us at the High Knob Destination Center in Norton, Va. before heading out on your adventure!

Explore the High Knob Region through these videos. Planning to visit the area? Make plans to stop by the High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW, in Norton before heading out on your adventure. The center offers regional visitor information, educational programs, an exhibit room, and retail space (coming soon!).