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.
Dirt Bike Riding Near Rainbow City, AL
The trip from Rainbow City to McLarty MX Park is a morning drive. Comfortable enough that families in Etowah County make it for a single practice day and still get home for supper.
26
Miles Direct From Rainbow City
Head Northwest
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Etowah County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Rainbow City.
On The Gate
Riders, Parents And Spectators
You will find four year olds on 50s and forty five year olds on 450s in the same pits. The class list covers Mini E through Open, plus Girls, Women, Schoolboy, College Boy and the 25, 35 and 45 plus classes.
It Drains
Sandy loam sheds water. A rain shower is not automatically the end of the day here.
Room In The Pits
Plenty of parking and pit space, with front row RV spots that have power and water hookups.
The Surface
Dirt That Holds Up All Day
We prep before you roll in and keep working it through a race day. Combined with a surface that actually holds moisture, that means the track you ride at four o clock still resembles the one you rode at ten.
Directions
How Far Is It From Rainbow City?
A normal ride-day drive from Rainbow City. Leave early enough to sign in without rushing and you will get a full day of laps out of it.
Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Rainbow City you are heading generally northwest.
Before You Come
How A Day Here Works
We do not run every weekend, so the schedule page is the first stop. Everything we have on the books is posted there, along with any weather calls.
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 Rainbow City.
Rainbow City, AL
Questions From Rainbow City Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Rainbow City, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 26 miles southeast of Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City.
Is there a motocross track near Rainbow City?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Rainbow City 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.
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.
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.
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Ready To Make The Drive?
Everything you need is a click away: dates, prices, rules and directions. Still not sure? Call the park before you leave Rainbow City and we will get you sorted.
