Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
From Athens To The Gate Drop
Motocross near Athens usually means a drive, and this one is worth it. McLarty MX Park sits in Horton, Alabama, with two tracks, camping on site, and a schedule you can check before you ever hook up the trailer.
54
Miles Direct From Athens
Head Southeast
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Limestone County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Athens.
Directions
The Drive From Athens
This is the sweet spot. Far enough that the track is a destination, close enough that you are not burning the whole day on the road. Most Athens riders make it out and back the same day without thinking twice.
Most riders from Athens come in via I-65 south to US-231. Put the address in your phone and it will take you the rest of the way.
The Surface
The Reason Riders Keep Coming Back
The mix is red clay and wood shavings, and the ratio is ours. What it buys you is a track that still has berms and lines late in the day rather than one worn groove and a cloud of dust.
Before You Come
Plan Your Ride Day
Check the date, bring full gear, and bring a chair for whoever came to watch. Everything else sorts itself out at the tower.
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SEP 5 SAT
Makeup Race
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SEP 6 SUN
SHA Series Race
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OCT 3 SAT
SHA Series Race
On The Gate
Who Rides Here
Racers, practice riders and people just getting started all use the same gate. Sign in at the tower, tell us what you are riding, and we will point you to the right class.
Prepped Before You Roll In
The track is watered and ripped before gates open, and it gets worked through the day on race days.
You Can See The Whole Thing
The layout sits in an open field, so from most spots in the pits you can watch about 70 percent of the track. Parents love it.
Athens, AL
Questions From Athens Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Athens, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 54 miles northwest of Athens in a straight line. Because of the river and the lake, the road route can be noticeably longer - the map on this page shows the real driving distance and time from Athens.
Is there a motocross track near Athens?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Athens riders end up at. It is an easy day trip away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
What classes do you run?
Mini E and 51cc through 65, 85, Supermini, Schoolboy, Girls, Women, 250, Open, College Boy and the 25, 35 and 45 plus classes. The exact list for a given weekend depends on the series running.
Is the park open every weekend?
No. We open on announced dates only. Check the schedule page before you load up - it lists every date we have on the books along with any weather notices.
Are pit bikes allowed?
No. Pit bike riding is not permitted anywhere on the property. That rule gets enforced.
Can spectators see the whole track?
Just about. The track sits in an open field, so from most spots in the pits you can see around seventy percent of the layout.
Close To Athens
Riders Also Come From
Decatur, AL
Close to Athens, and a morning drive from the park.
Madison, AL
Close to Athens, and a morning drive from the park.
Huntsville, AL
Close to Athens, and a morning drive from the park.
Hartselle, AL
Close to Athens, and a morning drive from the park.
Pulaski, TN
Close to Athens, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Moulton, AL
Close to Athens, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Get On The Schedule
Pull up the schedule, pick a date, and we will see you at the tower. Riders coming in from Athens are always welcome to call ahead with questions.
