Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Looking for somewhere to ride near Franklin? Point the truck south. McLarty MX Park has been a North Alabama riding destination for families and weekend racers for years, and the dirt is the reason people keep making the trip.
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Franklin.
Sandy loam is the whole point. It drains after a shower, it takes a rip, and it gives you grip where you expect to be sliding. That is why riders trailer past closer tracks to get here.
Anyone coming this far usually arrives 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 Franklin you are heading generally south.
Whether you are chasing series points or just want your kid to get comfortable on dirt somewhere safer than a pasture, there is a spot here for you.
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
The track is watered and ripped before gates open, and it gets worked through the day on race days.
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.
Look at the schedule, then load the bike. Riders sign in at the tower when they arrive and pay at the gate - under 18 needs a parent or legal guardian signature.
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 Franklin.
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 123 miles north of Franklin 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 Franklin.
McLarty MX Park is the one most Franklin riders end up at. It is a real haul, and worth making a weekend of away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
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.
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.
Close to Franklin, and a long haul from the park.
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
Close to Franklin, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
Everything you need is a click away: dates, prices, rules and directions. Still not sure? Call the park before you leave Franklin and we will get you sorted.