Board Members
- Debbie Small, President
- Lee Buhler
- Bonnie Birch
- Don Baack
- Dave Manville
- Jason Bergstrom
- Barbara Stedman
- Brian Brady
- Scott Wyse
- Keith Liden
- Andrew Wallace
- Tyler Weber
Committee Chairs
- Joe Fram
- Grace Pendergrass
Open Positions
There is space immediately available on our board of directors for the following roles:
– Outreach Coordinator
– Hike Leader
If you have passion for improving the pedestrian experience in SW Portland, please contact president@swtrails.org for more information.
Our Sponsors
- Don Baack
- Jason Bergstrom
- Chris and Dianne Mays
- Don and Melinda McCoy
- Michael and Holly Kazarinoff
- Scott and Aloha Wyse
- Nancy Murray and Bob Wise
- Douglas Duno
- Deb Small
- Michelle McCabe
- Gordy Molitor
- Linda Barkus
- Lisa Caballero
- Gregory Bishop
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April 2026 Board Meeting
Apr 23rd: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our…
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SWTrails 1st Wed. Early Morning Run – March 4th
Name: Where Even Is the Bug Hotel? Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Multnomah Arts Center Parking Lot on Capitol Hwy Start Time: …
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Community Event: Planting native plants in Marshall Park – March 14th
https://www.portland.gov/parks/events?search=marshall (This is not a SW Trails sponsored event)
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Community Event: Pulling Ivy in Marshall Park – March 7th
https://www.portland.gov/parks/events?search=marshall 2 work parties are scheduled to work on Trail 6 and our new HI-Lo Trail through Marshall Park, led…
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Community Event: Trail restoration in Marshall Park – February 28th
https://www.portland.gov/parks/events?search=marshall 2 work parties are scheduled to work on Trail 6 and our new HI-Lo Trail through Marshall Park, led…
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3rd Saturday Walk Feb. 21
Name: Jackson Middle School and Three Parks Loop Leader: Nancy Murray Start Location: Jackson Middle School Parking Lot Start Time: 9 am (arrive…
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2nd Saturday Hike Feb 14
Join us as we walk ……..
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SWTrails 1st Wed. Early Morning Run – February 4th
Name: The Goat Route Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Multnomah Arts Center Parking Lot on Capitol Hwy Start Time: 5:45am (arrive 10-15…
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SWT 1st Thursday Work Party 9am-12pm – February 5th
Location: Ashcreek Natural Area Meeting Location: 10711 SW 55th Ave., Portland, OR 97219, near SWT #5 Leaders: Portland Parks, Recreation…
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SWTrails Board Meeting Via Zoom tomorrow, Jan. 22
Please join us at our Board meeting via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 7pm-8:30pm. Agenda items will include:…
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SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk Dec. 20
Come back later for details.
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2nd Saturday Hike, Dec. 13, 9am-12pm
Ida Wells HS to Parks and Villages Meet at Ida Wells HS parking by the Food Carts Name: 2nd Saturday…
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1st Wednesday Early Morning Run Dec. 3
Name: Re-Living the Red Electric Line Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Meet at Multnomah Arts Center , lower west parking Lot on Capital…
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Sep 2026 Board Meeting
Sep 24th: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our…
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August 2026 Board Meeting
Aug 27th: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
2nd Saturday Hike – September 12th
September 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmName: 2nd Saturday Hike – Sept 12th – Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail out -n- back Leade...
Find out more »3rd Saturday Walk – September 19th
September 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we walk the trails…
Find out more »1st Wednesday Run – October 7th
October 7 @ 5:45 am - 7:00 amJoin us for an early morning run…
Find out more »Other Upcoming Events
GRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
September 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 amPortland, OR, OR 97239 United States
Sep 2026 Board Meeting
September 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – October 1st
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmCommunity Events
September 13th – Sunday Parkways – Downtown Portland
September 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pmJoin us a the Downtown Sunday Parkways! https://www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways/2026#toc-dow...
Find out more »Our Guidelines for promoting Community Events
Posts in this section are a service to our community and do not necessarily express the views of SWTrails PDX.
SW Portland Tool Library
SW Trails is serving as the fiscal sponsor of the SW Portland Tool Libary, offering access to tools for residents of Southwest Portland, Downtown, Northwest and South Portland.




