Skyliners Trail is a 6.3 mile out and back trail located near Bend, Oregon and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Pine Drops is an good smooth uphill ride to the top of Lower Whoops. Skyliners is a fun flowy route, Tumalo Ridge an apx 1000ft incline, some technical in the first half w/ the second half a service road. Sector 16 is semi flowy/semi technical. A good short route for exercise and fun is Pine Drop up and Lower Whoops back down.
We hiked the Tumalo Creek section of this trail, from Skyliner trailhead to Tumalo Falls. 6 miles out and back. A very pretty hike with great views of the mountains, as well as the creek itself. A mix of shade and sun (probably a bit more sun), but no bugs for us on this hike (July 2020). I would rate this hike as easy; very little elevation change and well marked, easy terrain. Lots of bikers, so if you're hiking, be prepared to step aside quite a bit to let them by. I would definitely do this one again. A very enjoyable outing.