Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Ride Motocross A Short Drive From Fort Oglethorpe
If your search for a dirt bike track near Fort Oglethorpe keeps coming up short, try southwest. McLarty MX Park is in Horton, and we run announced race and practice days on real prepped tracks.
84
Miles Direct From Fort Oglethorpe
Head Southwest
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Catoosa County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Fort Oglethorpe.
The Surface
About The Surface You Will Ride
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.
On The Gate
Who Rides Here
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.
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
Before You Load Up
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
Directions
Travel Notes For Fort Oglethorpe Riders
Riders coming this far usually arrive the night before. Camping on site is welcome, and front row RV spots with power and water hookups can be reserved by text.
Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Fort Oglethorpe you are heading generally southwest.
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Questions From Fort Oglethorpe Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Fort Oglethorpe, GA?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 84 miles northeast of Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe.
Is there a motocross track near Fort Oglethorpe?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Fort Oglethorpe 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.
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.
Can I camp at the track?
Yes. Camping is welcome with no ground fires anywhere on the property. Front row RV spots with power and water hookups can be reserved by text.
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.
Close To Fort Oglethorpe
Riders Also Come From
Chattanooga, TN
Close to Fort Oglethorpe, and a longer drive from the park.
Ringgold, GA
Close to Fort Oglethorpe, and a longer drive from the park.
LaFayette, GA
Close to Fort Oglethorpe, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Dalton, GA
Close to Fort Oglethorpe, and a longer drive from the park.
Jasper, TN
Close to Fort Oglethorpe, and a day-trip drive from the park.
South Pittsburg, TN
Close to Fort Oglethorpe, and a day-trip 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 Fort Oglethorpe before you hook up.
