Rungu Dualie® Triples Off-Road Access Compared to Quad ATVs or Motorcycles

Just the combination of all OHV trails and E-Bike access on state and federal land gives Rungu Dualie access to more than 150,000 miles of off-road trails in the US.

50-60,000 miles of trails specific to OHV access in the US

According to GROK Ai

Off-road trails in the U.S. primarily refer to routes designed for off-highway vehicles (OHVs), such as ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and 4×4 vehicles. These are distinct from hiking or biking trails and are managed by federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and National Park Service (NPS), as well as state and local entities. Data on total mileage is not centralized in a single official tally, as trails vary by designation, land ownership, and maintenance status. However, aggregating reliable federal estimates provides a strong approximation.

Based on the most comprehensive available data from federal sources:

• US Forest Service (USFS): Over 36,000 miles of designated OHV trails across 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands. This represents about 28% of the USFS’s total trail system. Additionally, more than 200,000 miles of forest roads are open to OHV use, though these are often wider routes rather than narrow trails.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Exact national figures are not published in aggregate, but the BLM manages thousands of miles of OHV routes across 245 million acres in the western U.S. For context, individual systems like Millican Valley in Oregon alone offer 255 miles, and Shoshone in California has 50 miles, indicating a substantial but dispersed network.
• National Park Service (NPS): Limited compared to USFS and BLM, with fewer than 1,000 miles of designated off-road vehicle routes across all 63 national parks. Many parks restrict OHVs to protect sensitive ecosystems, focusing instead on scenic drives (e.g., ~1,000 miles total roads in Death Valley, including ~200 miles of unpaved off-road routes).
• State, Local, and Other Lands: An additional estimated 10,000–20,000 miles from state parks, private OHV areas, and tribal lands, though this varies widely (e.g., Florida’s national forests add ~300 miles, while states like Utah contribute over 1,100 trails totaling thousands of miles).

Grand Total Estimate: Approximately 50,000–60,000 miles of designated off-road trails nationwide. This excludes user-created or undesignated routes (estimated at 14,000+ miles on federal lands alone) and focuses on maintained, legal trails. The figure aligns with industry analyses from sources like onX Offroad, which map over 400,000 miles of motorized routes (including roads), but pure trails fall in the 50,000-mile range.

Agency/Land Type	Estimated OHV Trail Miles	Key Notes
US Forest Service	36,000+	28% of total trails; plus 200,000+ miles of open roads
Bureau of Land Management	10,000–20,000 (est.)	Concentrated in West; includes open riding areas
National Park Service	<1,000	Restricted in most parks; e.g., Death Valley (~200 miles unpaved)
State/Local/Private	10,000–20,000 (est.)	Varies; e.g., Moab, UT (~2,000 miles)
Total	50,000–60,000	Excludes roads and unofficial routes

Key Considerations

• Regional Distribution: The West dominates, with Utah (1,124 trails), Arizona (1,169), and Colorado (838) leading in trail count. Eastern states have fewer due to denser populations and terrain.
• Access and Regulations: Most trails require permits (e.g., USFS OHV passes at $5/day or $30/year), helmets for riders under 18, and spark arrestors. Check Tread Lightly! guidelines to minimize environmental impact.
• Data Sources: Figures are drawn from USFS reports (e.g., 2001 Chief’s speech, still cited as baseline with updates via travel management plans), BLM overviews, and NPS park-specific data. For real-time mapping, apps like onX Offroad or Gaia GPS provide GPS-verified totals.

Up to one fifth of these trails are for Motorcycles only

Off-road trails “motorcycle/bicycle only” typically refer to designated singletrack routes (narrow, rugged paths under 50 inches wide) that exclude wider vehicles like ATVs, UTVs, or 4x4s. These are often managed under the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Travel Management Rule, which specifies “motorcycle only” or “vehicles 50 inches or less” (including motorcycles and some narrow ATVs, but many are effectively motorcycle-focused due to terrain). Bicycles (non-motorized) are permitted on many of these unless explicitly prohibited, creating overlap for shared use.

Exact national totals are not centrally tracked, as designations vary by forest and are detailed in individual Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs). Aggregating from federal reports, state data, and industry sources yields an estimate of 8,000–12,000 miles nationwide. This is roughly 15–20% of the total ~50,000–60,000 miles of off-road trails. Motorcycle-only/singletrack dominates (~90% of this subset), with pure bicycle-only trails being a smaller, non-overlapping portion (~1,000–2,000 miles, often in national parks or state forests excluding all motorized use).

Breakdown by Category

Category	Estimated Miles	Key Details
Motorcycle-Only/Singletrack (Shared with Bicycles)	7,000–10,000	Narrow trails (e.g., <50″ width) in USFS lands; technical, rugged terrain limits to dirt bikes and MTBs. Examples: Wisconsin’s 750+ miles of OHM singletrack; Florida National Forests’ 300 miles (partial singletrack); dispersed in western forests like Angeles (364 miles total OHV, ~20% singletrack).
Bicycle-Only (Non-Motorized Singletrack)	1,000–2,000	Excludes all motorized use; focused on MTB-specific networks in forests/parks. Examples: George Washington & Jefferson NF’s 1,100 miles open to bikes (subset non-motorized); Pisgah NF (NC) ~300 miles; IMBA Epics like North Umpqua (OR, 72 miles).
Total Motorcycle/Bicycle-Only	8,000–12,000	Concentrated in West (e.g., CO, UT, OR) and Appalachians; excludes shared multi-use trails.

Key Insights

• Regional Focus: Western states lead—e.g., ~600 miles in Bend, OR alone; Pisgah/DuPont (NC) ~300 miles. Eastern singletrack is denser but shorter (e.g., Marquette, MI: 100+ miles).
• Regulations: Check MVUMs for specifics—E-Bikes can be considered motorized and restricted on non-motorized trails. Helmets required for motorcycles; yield to hikers/horses.
• Data Gaps: Figures from USFS/BLM reports (e.g., 2001 baseline updated via travel plans) and MTB sources like Singletracks/IMBA. Non-motorized totals are higher (~193,000 miles total trails, per USFS), but off-road focus narrows it.

For precise routes, download MVUMs from fs.usda.gov or use apps like onX Offroad. Specify a region for recommendations!

Up to 100,000 miles of off-road trails in public hunting areas are available to Rungu but not to motorcycles or Quad ATVs

According to GROK Ai

Off-road trails accessible by E-Bike are those designated as non-motorized (closed to gas-powered motorcycles, quad ATVs, and other OHVs) but open to traditional bicycles—and thus E-Bikes, per current policies. These are primarily hiking/biking singletrack or multi-use paths in hunting-accessible areas, managed for wildlife habitat. E-bike access varies: Class 1 (pedal-assist, ≤20 mph) is most common; Class 2/3 may be restricted on natural-surface trails.

No centralized national tally exists, as trail inventories are site-specific. Aggregating from USFS/FWS reports and state summaries yields an estimate of 80,000–100,000 miles nationwide. This is ~60–70% of total non-motorized trails in these lands, excluding roads and focusing on trails <50 inches wide. Federal lands account for ~80–90%, with states varying widely (e.g., progressive in CO/TN vs. restrictive in WA/NY).

Key Policies

• USFS National Forests (major federal game lands, ~300M acres open to hunting): E-bikes are motorized and default to motorized trails only. Local redesignation (via Travel Management Plans) allows access on non-motorized trails without opening to OHVs, but few (~100–200 miles) have been approved (e.g., Tahoe NF: 35 miles). Total non-motorized trails: ~98,000 miles.
• FWS National Wildlife Refuges (~300 hunting refuges, 570+ total): E-bikes (Classes 1–3, pedal-assist mode) allowed where traditional bikes are, if compatible. Most trails are non-motorized; ~200 refuges permit biking.
• State WMAs/Game Lands (~1,000+ areas, 10M+ acres): Treated as traditional bikes in most states (e.g., TN: Classes 1–2; CO: 1–2 on MTB trails). NY/PA classify as motorized, restricting to roads. Total trails sparse but growing.

Breakdown by Land Type

Land Type	Estimated Qualifying Miles	Key Details and Examples
Federal: USFS National Forests	60,000–70,000	~98,000 miles non-motorized total; e-bikes on all via policy, but rare redesignations limit to ~98% as “accessible” (no OHV conflict). Examples: George Washington/Jefferson NF (VA): 1,100 miles bike trails open to e-bikes; Medicine Bow-Routt NF (CO/WY): hundreds of miles MTB/non-motorized. Concentrated in Appalachians/West for big game hunting.
Federal: FWS Wildlife Refuges	5,000–10,000	~200+ refuges allow biking on non-motorized trails/paths (e.g., Des Lacs NWR, ND: 19-mile backway; Kenai NWR, AK: 18-mile loop). Total trails limited (~20,000 miles system-wide, mostly short). Hunting-focused (e.g., Blackwater NWR, MD: e-bike trial on hunt roads).
Federal: BLM (Hunting Units)	10,000–15,000	~10,000–20,000 miles non-motorized; e-bikes via local plans where bikes allowed (e.g., Moab, UT: select paths). Western focus (e.g., UT/CO units).
State: WMAs/Game Lands	5,000–10,000	Varies; ~1M+ acres with trails. Progressive states (e.g., TN: all 1–2 on bike trails; CO: 1–2 on ~1,000 miles). Restrictive (e.g., WA: banned on unpaved non-motorized; NY: motorized classification). Examples: MN (1,500+ WMAs): ~2,000 miles; UT (149 WMAs): ~1,000 miles non-motorized.
Total	80,000–100,000	~70% in West/Appalachians; excludes ~10,000 miles wilderness (no e-bikes/OHVs).

Key Insights

• Trends: E-bike access expanded post-2019 DOI Order; ~40% of states align with federal bike policies. Closures to OHVs (10,000–15,000 miles since 2015) created more qualifying trails.
• Variations: Check MVUMs (USFS/BLM) or refuge compendiums (FWS). Apps like onX Hunt map e-bike legality.
• Hunting Impact: Enhances access for mobility-limited hunters; groups like Backcountry Hunters & Anglers support on non-motorized for quiet pursuits.
• Data Sources: USFS (158,000 total trails); FWS (Director’s Order 222); state DNR reports. Conservative estimate; full audits could adjust.

Compared to a Quad ATV (or Motorcycle), Rungu Dualie Triples OHV access on US public lands.

Rungu Dualie operates on motorcycle trails.  ATV path width restricts access to many OHV trails designated for motorcycle use. 7,000-10,000 miles of OHV trails are designated as Motorcycle/Bicycle. As shown on the Secret Trail YouTube, Rungu Dualie rides difficult motorcycle trails. Assuming most of the 7,000 to 10,000 miles of motorcycle trails to be similar to the sample, Rungu Dualie provides ATV access to these trails where Quad ATVs cannot go.

With E-Bike and Motorcycle trail access, Rungu Dualie triples access compared to a Quad ATV.  The studies cited estimate of 50,000 miles of OHV accessible to Quad ATVs. Add to that the 10,000 miles that are restricted to Motorcycles and up to 100,000 miles of E-Bike trail access, Rungu Dualie can access 160,000 miles of public land trails compared to a Quad ATV’s 50,000 miles.  Rungu Dualie has three times as much access to public lands compared to a Quad ATV.

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