Washougal MX Park

Washougal MX Park in Washougal, Washington is one of the most scenic motocross tracks in the world, and a fan-favorite stop on the AMA Pro Motocross National Championship since 1971. Set in the rolling Cascade foothills with ancient evergreens lining the track, Washougal is widely called "America's Most Scenic Raceway" and is one of only three true natural terrain raceways still hosting an AMA Pro National. The natural terrain layout means every section has real elevation: the iconic Horsepower Hill climb after the start gate, the Cougar Mountain descent, the back-side off-cambers carved into the natural slope. Loamy Pacific Northwest topsoil packs in tight when wet and rolls beautifully when dry. The Pro National (typically late July) is one of the must-attend amateur weekends of the year, fans line the natural berms, the temperate Northwest climate is way more bearable than mid-summer Florida or Texas Pro Nationals, and the track always rides differently each lap as ruts develop. Outside the National weekend, Washougal hosts amateur racing, hare scrambles, and practice days throughout the season. Extensive on-site camping, full concessions, real restrooms with showers, basically the full Pro National infrastructure even on regular event days. Located in southwestern Washington just east of Vancouver, easy day-trip access from Portland, OR (35 minutes), Seattle (3 hours), or anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. If you've watched MX on TV, Washougal is the track that looks the most like a postcard. Riding it in person somehow exceeds expectations, the trees are bigger, the elevation is realer, and the dirt is some of the best in American motocross. Bucket list, period.