It Drains
Sandy loam sheds water. A rain shower is not automatically the end of the day here.
Ride Motocross A Short Drive From Gardendale
McLarty MX Park is the motocross track a lot of Gardendale riders end up at. Two tracks that get worked between events, and a gate you pay at when you show up. No membership, no pre-registration.
43
Miles Direct From Gardendale
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 Gardendale.
Directions
Travel Notes For Gardendale Riders
A normal ride-day drive from Gardendale. Leave early enough to sign in without rushing and you will get a full day of laps out of it.
Most riders from Gardendale come in via I-65 north. Put the address in your phone and it will take you the rest of the way.
The Surface
Why The Dirt Is Worth The Drive
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.
Before You Come
Plan Your Ride Day
The single most important thing: check the schedule before you drive. We open on announced dates only, and if weather moves something we post it at the top of every page on this site.
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 Gardendale.
On The Gate
Everybody From Mini E To Open
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.
Room In The Pits
Plenty of parking and pit space, with front row RV spots that have power and water hookups.
Lines For Every Skill
Big enough for A riders, forgiving enough for a nine year old on a 65. Everybody gets a lap that suits them.
Gardendale, AL
Questions From Gardendale Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Gardendale, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 43 miles southwest of Gardendale 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 Gardendale.
Is there a motocross track near Gardendale?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Gardendale riders end up at. It is a comfortable morning drive away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
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.
Are pit bikes allowed?
No. Pit bike riding is not permitted anywhere on the property. That rule gets enforced.
Close To Gardendale
Riders Also Come From
Fultondale, AL
Close to Gardendale, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Birmingham, AL
Close to Gardendale, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Warrior, AL
Close to Gardendale, and a morning drive from the park.
Trussville, AL
Close to Gardendale, and a morning drive from the park.
Leeds, AL
Close to Gardendale, and a morning drive from the park.
Hoover, AL
Close to Gardendale, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Come Ride It
Take a look at the schedule, then come see us. Anybody in Gardendale with a question about classes, camping or gate prices can call the park directly.
