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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

22sepAll Day31octAutumn Art Contest(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

22sep(sep 22)9:00 am31oct(oct 31)5:00 pmGet Outside in Norton Fall Photo Contest(September 22) 9:00 am - (October 31) 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

30sep5:00 pm30oct6:00 pmYouth Soccer League(September 30) 5:00 pm - (October 30) 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

17oct4:00 pm5:00 pmCreature Feature: Crows vs. Ravens4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Avenue SW

18oct10:00 am12:00 pmGroup Hike: Bark Camp Lakeshore Loop10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Bark Camp Lake

20oct10:00 am2:00 pmOil Painting Class10:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE

01novAll Day03decHoliday Storefront Decoration Contest(All Day)(GMT-04:00)

11nov5:00 pm7:00 pmTrash Treasures Workshops5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE

15nov10:00 am12:00 pmGroup Hike: Natural Tunnel State Park10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy

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

06dec4:00 pm7:00 pmNorton Holiday Market & Tree Lighting4:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW

07dec6:00 pm8:00 pmNorton Christmas Parade6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

13dec10:00 am12:00 pmGroup Hike: Clinch River State Park10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Clinch River State Park

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We’re excited for all the fun activities happening this month! Check out these fall and spooky events coming up in Norton! @hkdestinationcenter
Make plans to join us from 4-6 p.m. today for the farmers market at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW)!
✨If you've been missing the @hkdestinationcenter's morning yoga classes, then you're in luck! See below for our upcoming fall series of free morning yoga classes with instructor Barb Bee. 🧘‍♀️Yoga is held at 9 AM on select Saturday mornings at the Center, 1147 Laurel Ave SW, Norton VA. All abilities are welcome. 🧘Registration encouraged. Participants are asked to bring their own mats. If you do not have one, reach out to Center staff at destinationcenter@nortonva.org or 276-679-3103.
Join us for the farmers market from 4-6 p.m. today at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW)!
Look at all those smiles (even after almost 13.6 miles)! This could be you Sunday, Sept. 21! Get registered at www.UltraSignup.com! More Race Info: https://mountainforkhalf.wixsite.com/mtnforkhalf #run #running #mtnforkhalf #swva #highknob #loveva #visitva #halfmarathon #fall #autumn #getoutsidenortonva #nortonva #explorenortonva #heartofappalachia
We're a little over two weeks from the sixth annual Mountain Fork Half! Check out a sneak peek of this year's T-shirt design below. Online registration will remain open until midnight Thursday, Sept. 18: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120183. Race day registration will also be available. See https://mountainforkhalf.wix.com/mtnforkhalf for more details about this year's race. Questions? Contact Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-3103. @hellbender10k #mtnforkhalf #getoutsidenortonva #nortonva #explorenortonva #visitva #swva #run #running
Make plans to join us from 4-6 p.m. today for the farmers market at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW)!
Make plans to attend the Norton Friends and Farmers Market from 4-6 pm at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW)!
Make plans to attend the Norton Friends and Farmers Market from 4-6 pm at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW)!
August is almost here! Check out these flyers for upcoming events in Norton! @highknoboutdoorfest @hkdestinationcenter @appalachianboulderingcenter @lincolnroadcoffeelounge @proartva
Check out the music lineup for this year's @highknoboutdoorfest downtown celebration (4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16)! Visit www.highknoboutdoorfest.com for more info on the festival hosted by Norton, VA and the @hkdestinationcenter. @eeknoise @grassandrogers @approckband
Mark your calendars! Join the Norton Tourism Committee and community partners for a Family Movie Night next Friday, Aug. 1, in Norton City Park! @theclucktruckva will be there as a food vendor and a variety of community groups will have free giveaways and back-to-school supplies to hand out. So, bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a family movie under the stars!
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