The MX Park Closest To Sylacauga, AL

If your search for a dirt bike track near Sylacauga keeps coming up short, try north. McLarty MX Park is in Horton, and we run announced race and practice days on real prepped tracks.

70
Miles Direct From Sylacauga
Head North
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Talladega County
Your Area

Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Sylacauga.

Sandy loam track surface at McLarty MX Park near Sylacauga
The Surface

Why The Dirt Is Worth The Drive

Our surface is Alabama red clay mixed with our own blend of wood shavings. It holds moisture through the day, keeps traction in the corners most tracks give up on, and does not bake flat by the second moto.

More about the track

On The Gate

Who Rides Here

Race days run classes from Mini E and 51cc all the way through 250, Open, Schoolboy, Women, and the Vet classes. American Heroes is free to all first responders and all service men and women.

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

Before You Come

Check This Before You Hook Up

There is no membership and no pre-registration. Show up on an announced date, sign in, pay, and go ride. Just confirm the date first, because we are not open every week.

  • 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

Directions

Sylacauga To Horton, Alabama

A normal ride-day drive from Sylacauga. 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 Sylacauga you are heading generally north.

Sylacauga, AL

Questions From Sylacauga Riders

How far is McLarty MX Park from Sylacauga, AL?

The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 70 miles south of Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga.

Is there a motocross track near Sylacauga?

McLarty MX Park is the one most Sylacauga 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.

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.

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.

Come Ride It

Take a look at the schedule, then come see us. Anybody in Sylacauga with a question about classes, camping or gate prices can call the park directly.