Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Franklin Riders: Your Track Is In Horton
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.
123
Miles Direct From Franklin
Head South
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Williamson County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Franklin.
The Surface
What Makes This Track Different
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.
Directions
Getting Here From Franklin
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 Franklin you are heading generally south.
On The Gate
Racers, Families And First-Timers
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.
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
How A Day Here Works
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.
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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
Franklin, TN
Questions From Franklin Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Franklin, TN?
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.
Is there a motocross track near 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.
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.
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.
Close To Franklin
Riders Also Come From
Nashville, TN
Close to Franklin, and a long haul from the park.
Columbia, TN
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
Murfreesboro, TN
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
Shelbyville, TN
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
Pulaski, TN
Close to Franklin, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Manchester, TN
Close to Franklin, and a longer drive from the park.
See You At The Gate
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.
