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Norris Lake stretches more than 70 miles
up the Clinch River in Tennessee, and nearly 60 miles up the Powell
River from Norris Dam. This Reservoir provides over 800 miles of shoreline
and covers 33,840 surface-acres. Norris Lake is the largest reservoir
on a tributary of the Tennessee River.
Because of the popularity of Norris Lakes as a recreational area and
vacation destination the Tennessee Valley Authority opened a visitor
center at the Norris Dam in summer 2005. The use of Norris Reservoir
for outdoor activities is greater than that of any other tributary reservoir
in the TVA river system.
Norris provides opportunities for boating, water skiing, swimming, and
excellent Tennessee fishing. There are also 3 hiking trails around Norris
Lake. The wildflower laden River Bluff Trail is the longest at just
over 3 miles, the wheelchair accessible Edge Path is pleasant and shady,
and bird watchers won’t want to miss the Songbird Trail. |
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