Prepped Before You Roll In
The track is watered and ripped before gates open, and it gets worked through the day on race days.
The MX Park Closest To South Pittsburg, TN
Motocross near South Pittsburg usually means a drive, and this one is worth it. McLarty MX Park sits in Horton, Alabama, with two tracks, camping on site, and a schedule you can check before you ever hook up the trailer.
69
Miles Direct From South Pittsburg
Head Southwest
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Marion County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from South Pittsburg.
Directions
South Pittsburg To Horton, Alabama
This is the sweet spot. Far enough that the track is a destination, close enough that you are not burning the whole day on the road. Most South Pittsburg riders make it out and back the same day without thinking twice.
Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From South Pittsburg you are heading generally southwest.
The Surface
The Reason Riders Keep Coming Back
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
Check This Before You Hook Up
Check the date, bring full gear, and bring a chair for whoever came to watch. Everything else sorts itself out at the tower.
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 South Pittsburg.
On The Gate
Who Rides Here
This is not an experts-only track. Beginner classes like Youth D exist for a reason, and the layout is forgiving enough for a kid learning while still being big enough for A riders to hold it open.
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.
It Drains
Sandy loam sheds water. A rain shower is not automatically the end of the day here.
South Pittsburg, TN
Questions From South Pittsburg Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from South Pittsburg, TN?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 69 miles northeast of South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg.
Is there a motocross track near South Pittsburg?
McLarty MX Park is the one most South Pittsburg riders end up at. It is an easy day trip 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.
What kind of dirt is the track?
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.
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 South Pittsburg
Riders Also Come From
Jasper, TN
Close to South Pittsburg, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Stevenson, AL
Close to South Pittsburg, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Chattanooga, TN
Close to South Pittsburg, and a longer drive from the park.
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Close to South Pittsburg, and a longer drive from the park.
Winchester, TN
Close to South Pittsburg, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Scottsboro, AL
Close to South Pittsburg, and a morning drive from the park.
Come Ride It
Pull up the schedule, pick a date, and we will see you at the tower. Riders coming in from South Pittsburg are always welcome to call ahead with questions.
