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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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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Feb 2026 Board Meeting
Feb 26: 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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Sunday Parkways – SWPortland – May 17th
Come on out to PBOT’s Sunday Parkways this Sunday May 17. Join the community celebration of safe bicycling, walking, and…
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SWTrails Makes the News
SWTrails founder Don Baack was featured in Smart Growth America! Select “Read More” below for the link to the article.…
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First Wednesday Early Morning Run, Nov. 5, 5:45am
Our new SWTrails Urban Run is now a monthly event on the first Wednesday of every month. Put it on…
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Thanksgiving Day Walk
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day hike around the Hillsdale Neighborhood. As always, homemade scones and muffins will be…
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3rd Saturday SWTrails Walk Oct 18
SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk October 18, 2025 Meet at Hillsdale Food Carts in Wells HS Parking Lot Name: Backside of Marquam…
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SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike
SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, October 11th, 9am to Noon. Self Led Hike #14 Lesser Park – Loll Wildwood Wander Meet at Barbur Transit Center…
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3rd Saturday Walk Sept. 20, 2025
SWTrails 3rd Saturday September 20, 2025 Meet at the North End of Garden Home Rec. Center Parking Name: Hideaway Park…
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