Prepped Before You Roll In
The track is watered and ripped before gates open, and it gets worked through the day on race days.
The MX Park Closest To Chattanooga, TN
For riders around Chattanooga, Tennessee, the run to McLarty MX Park is a longer drive. What you get at the end of it is Alabama red clay cut with wood shavings - traction where most tracks give you none.
86
Miles Direct From Chattanooga
Head Southwest
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Hamilton County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Chattanooga.
The Surface
About The Surface You Will Ride
Alabama red clay on its own goes greasy wet and concrete dry. Cut with wood shavings it does neither, which is how we keep a rideable surface from gates open to the last checkered flag.
On The Gate
Everybody From Mini E To Open
This is not an experts-only track. Beginner classes like Youth D exist for a reason, and the layout is forgiving enough for a kid learning while still being big enough for A riders to hold it open.
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.
It Drains
Sandy loam sheds water. A rain shower is not automatically the end of the day here.
Before You Come
Before You Load Up
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.
No dates posted at the moment
New race and practice dates go up as soon as they are set. Call the park and we will tell you what is coming before you plan the trip from Chattanooga.
Directions
Travel Notes For Chattanooga Riders
Most people turn this into an overnight. Come in Friday, camp at the track, and be signed in before gates on Saturday rather than driving at daybreak.
Most riders from Chattanooga come in via I-59 south to Fort Payne, then US-431. Put the address in your phone and it will take you the rest of the way.
Chattanooga, TN
Questions From Chattanooga Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Chattanooga, TN?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 86 miles northeast of Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga.
Is there a motocross track near Chattanooga?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Chattanooga riders end up at. It is a couple of hours on the road away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
Are pit bikes allowed?
No. Pit bike riding is not permitted anywhere on the property. That rule gets enforced.
What happens if it rains?
Sandy loam drains well, so light rain often does not stop us. If weather does force a change, we post it at the top of every page on this website and on our Facebook page.
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.
Close To Chattanooga
Riders Also Come From
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Close to Chattanooga, and a longer drive from the park.
Ringgold, GA
Close to Chattanooga, and a longer drive from the park.
Jasper, TN
Close to Chattanooga, and a day-trip drive from the park.
South Pittsburg, TN
Close to Chattanooga, and a day-trip drive from the park.
LaFayette, GA
Close to Chattanooga, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Cleveland, TN
Close to Chattanooga, and a longer drive from the park.
Come Ride It
Pull up the schedule, pick a date, and we will see you at the tower. Riders coming in from Chattanooga are always welcome to call ahead with questions.
