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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Inaugural SWTrails Trail Run
Inaugural SWTrails Trail Run August 13, 6am Meet at Gabriel Park’s Canby St Parking Lot (Little Gabriel) Name: Gabriel, Woods,…
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SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike Aug. 9, 2025
SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, August 9th, 9am to Noon. Barber PR to Burlingame Wander Meet at the Barbur Park and Ride back…
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SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike July 12, 2025
SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, July 12th, 9am to Noon Council Crest and Marquam Trail Wander Meet at the Parking Lot…
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June 2025 Board Meeting
Jun 26th: 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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3rd Saturday Walk June 21 2025
SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk June 21, 2025 Meet at Riverdale High School 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219 Name: …
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2nd Saturday Hike June 14 2025
SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, June 14th, 9am to Noon. Wells High School to Council Crest Meet at Ida B Well HS…
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May 2026 Board Meeting
May 28st: 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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SW Portland Tool Library 1-Year Anniversary
Congratultions on one year of Saturday tool lending in Hillsdale! Stop in on Saturday May 17 from 9am to 2pm…
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Sunday Parkways in sw Portland May 18
SWTrails is once again participating in PBOT’s Sunday Parkways on May 18. This year there will be a self-led hike…
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3rd Saturday Walk May 17, 2025
SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk May 17, 2025 Meet at IB Wells HS Name: Wells, Hillsdale Park, Stephens Creek Loop Leader: Deb Small…
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3rd Saturday Walk April 19 2025
SWTrails/PBOT 3rd Saturday Walk, April 19, 2025, 9am to 11:30am IB Wells/Eagle Point Up and Back Meet at Ida B Wells…
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Red Electric Trail – A Chance to Have Your Voice Heard
Do you have 15 minutes to help make the Red Electric Trail a reality? The segment north of Pendleton Park and Hayhurst…
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SWIM & More Meeting April 2, 7pm
Join in on the SWIM & More meeting as we discuss safe walking and bicycling needs in southwest Portland. All…
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West-East Side Councilors Collaborate to Increase Sidewalks
If you’ve done any walking you know that southwest Portland is sadly lacking sidewalks. When looking at District 4 (sw…
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Portland Parks/Friends of Marshall Park Work Party
Join Portland Parks and Friends of Marshall Park Saturday February 22, 2025 Meet at Marshall Park, 9700 SW 12th Dr. Location: Marshall…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
2nd Saturday Hike – July 11th
July 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmName: 2nd Saturday Hike – Pendleton Park Wander Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: We will...
Find out more »3rd Saturday Walk – July 18th
July 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we walk the trails…
Find out more »1st Wednesday Run – August 5th
August 5 @ 5:45 am - 7:00 amJoin us for an early morning run…
Find out more »Other Upcoming Events
August 2026 Board Meeting
August 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmGRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
September 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 amPortland, OR, OR 97239 United States
Community Events
Hillsdale Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – July 19th
July 19 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pmGoing strong for 47 years in 2026, this annual event has been bringing merchants and residents t...
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.