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3.2 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:24:38
Avg time
101 ft
Altitude change
5,443 ft
Altitude min
5,695 ft
Altitude max
5,594 ft
Altitude start
5,696 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,166 ft
Distance flat
00:24:38
Avg time

Sector 16 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swampy Sno-Park
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58101 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60794 in Trail Running
    • #106999 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Deschutes Ranger District

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Sector 16 is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.

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Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 13, 2026
FS put up the closed sign as I finished riding today. Regardless, 20 blow downs across trail. No fun.
Mar 13, 2026 @ 3:20pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 13, 2026
Open as of 2/5/26 per FS map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/alerts/west-bend-area-trail-closures
Aug 6, 2025 @ 3:57pm
Aug 6, 2025
 reporter Sector 16 is closed 7 DAYS A WEEK from the junction with Upper Whoops Trail near Shooting Star Shelter west to Forest Service Road 100 near Swede...
Jul 30, 2025 @ 7:28am
Jul 30, 2025
 Open!
Jul 23, 2025 @ 9:19am
Jul 23, 2025
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        Directions to sector-16 trailhead (44.020910, -121.522170)

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        Sector 16 at Phil's Riding Area in Bend, Oregon
        20:35 | 130 | Dec 14, 2024 , Bend

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        Flagline to Phil's
        ★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 1,057 ft • 6 • Shuttled •
        One ride hitting some of the best trails in town. Start on Flagline from the Dutchman Flats Sno-Park...
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        Tumalo -> Sector 16 -> Upper Whoops -> Skyliners
        ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,444 ft • 3 •
        Big views from Tumalo Ridge
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        Flagline to Loge
        25 miles • 1,350 ft • 10 • Shuttled •
        One ride hitting some of the best trails in town. Start on Flagline from the Dutchman Flats Sno-Park...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sector 16

        ▼ Where is Sector 16 located?
        Sector 16 is located in Swampy Sno-Park, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Swampy Sno-Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02091, -121.52217.
        ▼ How hard is Sector 16?
        Sector 16 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sector 16?
        Sector 16 has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 194 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,443 ft to 5,695 ft.
        ▼ Is Sector 16 a point to point trail?
        Sector 16 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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