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.

Sandy loam track surface at McLarty MX Park near Gardendale
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.

More about the track

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.

  • SEP 5 SAT

    Makeup Race

    Saturday, September 5, 2026 Gates open at 7:00 AM

  • SEP 6 SUN

    SHA Series Race

    Sunday, September 6, 2026 Gates open at 7:00 AM

  • OCT 3 SAT

    SHA Series Race

    Saturday, October 3, 2026 Gates open at 7:00 AM

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.

Two Separate Tracks

Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.

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.

See every race class

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.

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.

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.