16 U.S.C. § 8421: Biking on long-distance trails

not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of trails and roads in existence on January 4, 2025 ; and not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail. develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas under subsection (a); and consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner. publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials; and coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the stewardship, development, or completion of trails. Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025 , the Secretaries, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the trails identified under subsection (a), including a summary of public comments received in accordance with the process developed under subsection (b). the uses, before January 4, 2025 , of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail; multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on January 4, 2025 ; the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and any area managed under the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and complies with land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters that are part of that long-distance bike trail. In carrying out this section, the Secretaries may not use eminent domain or condemnation. is not less than 80 miles in length; primarily makes use of dirt or natural surface trails; may require connections along paved or other improved roads; does not include Federal recreational lands where mountain biking or related activities are not consistent with management requirements for those Federal recreational lands; and to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of trails and roads that were on Federal recreational lands on or before January 4, 2025 . The term “Secretaries” means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting jointly.