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3.2 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:28:12
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
00:28:12
Avg time

Sector 16 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swampy Sno-Park
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153278 in Trail Running
    • #155794 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #933 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #2,226 in Trail Running
    • #2,348 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Deschutes Ranger District

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AI Generated Description

Sector 16 is a 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. Nearby: a hut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

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Hut or cabin

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  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Sector 16 Trail Reports

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Oct 26, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 26, 2026
reporter Sector 16 Trail is closed from Swede Shelter east to the junction with Forest Service Road 4615-300....
Aug 26, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 26, 2026
trail is open and no deadfall. they still needs to clean up logging debris. The look is totally different from the heavy logging.
Jul 27, 2026 @ 8:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 27, 2026
10 trees, most ~12” dia but two 32” on either end of trail more or less. Loose in spots, debris, and could use a brushing.
Jul 27, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 27, 2026
Large trees down across trail, blocking trail in multiples spots
Jul 24, 2026 @ 11:05am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 24, 2026
reporter OPEN Per COTA
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Status:
on Oct 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.7 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      dawsonloehner dawsonloehner
      Currently closed, and generally suffers heavily from deadfall from the winter. It’s routed around private lands. Unsure on opening date, as it was closed last summer as well.
      Cq0rwXUT
      Trail is now closed to logging 7 days a week
      jaypriebe
      Trail is all clear today and hero dirt all the way.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Sector 16?
      Sector 16 is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sector 16?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sector 16. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sector 16? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sector 16 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sector 16?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Sector 16. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sector 16?
      Sector 16 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,617 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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