Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
The MX Park Closest To Birmingham, AL
If your search for a dirt bike track near Birmingham keeps coming up short, try northeast. McLarty MX Park is in Horton, and we run announced race and practice days on real prepped tracks.
52
Miles Direct From Birmingham
Head Northeast
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Jefferson County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Birmingham.
The Surface
About The Surface You Will Ride
Our surface is Alabama red clay mixed with our own blend of wood shavings. It holds moisture through the day, keeps traction in the corners most tracks give up on, and does not bake flat by the second moto.
On The Gate
A Track For Every Skill Level
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.
Before You Come
Plan Your Ride Day
There is no membership and no pre-registration. Show up on an announced date, sign in, pay, and go ride. Just confirm the date first, because we are not open every week.
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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
Directions
Birmingham To Horton, Alabama
Solid day-trip territory. Plenty of riders in Jefferson County do exactly that: out in the morning, home that night.
Most riders from Birmingham come in via I-65 north, then US-231 or AL-75. Put the address in your phone and it will take you the rest of the way.
Birmingham, AL
Questions From Birmingham Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Birmingham, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 52 miles southwest of Birmingham 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 Birmingham.
Is there a motocross track near Birmingham?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Birmingham 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.
Do I need to sign up before I come?
No. There is no membership and no pre-registration. Sign in at the tower when you arrive and pay at the gate. Riders under 18 need a parent or legal guardian signature.
What kind of dirt is the track?
Sandy loam - Alabama red clay mixed with our own blend of wood shavings. It holds moisture, keeps traction, and stops the track turning into a dust bowl.
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.
Close To Birmingham
Riders Also Come From
Fultondale, AL
Close to Birmingham, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Hoover, AL
Close to Birmingham, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Gardendale, AL
Close to Birmingham, and a morning drive from the park.
Bessemer, AL
Close to Birmingham, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Trussville, AL
Close to Birmingham, and a morning drive from the park.
Leeds, AL
Close to Birmingham, and a morning drive from the park.
Come Ride It
One phone call saves a wasted trip. Check the schedule first, and if you are still unsure whether we are running, call us from Birmingham before you hook up.
