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Hike # 29 – Twenty One Miles to welcome 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Brian Brady

This is our longest hike yet and, since it covers so much of the area we love,  the best.  It is 21 miles in length covering much of SW Portland.  Read on to find out the best way to welcome … Continue reading →

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SWTrails PDX encourages you to “Shop Local”

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Brian Brady

As you make a last push to finish your annual holiday shopping, SWTrails encourages you to Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Independent.  We are a not-for-profit organization, with the aim of improving the community we live in – this includes … Continue reading →

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Hike #28: Multnomah Village to Marshall Park

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Brian Brady

Our December Hike hike offers a chance to work off the turkey and scones you ate during Thanksgiving, and an opportunity to finish your holiday shopping.  Read on for more Details.                 Name:  … Continue reading →

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Hike # 27: Thanksgiving Scone Walk

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Brian Brady

COVID cases are on the rise and we’re being asked to re-enter lockdown, but that doesn’t mean we have to eat poorly!  Our annual Thanksgiving Day hike around the Hillsdale Neighborhood has always included homemade Scones, and this year is … Continue reading →

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Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Brian Brady

See our new webpage dedicated to the planed route of the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail Also, see this article published in the Hillsdale Connection: “Completion of Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail Could Become a … Continue reading →

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Hike #26: Marquam Park – Central

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Brian Brady

As the air begins to cool and leaves turn, we will return to Marquam Nature Park for this 4.6 mile loop.                   Name:  Marquam Park Central Neighborhood: Homestead Distance: 4.68 miles Difficulty: … Continue reading →

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Hike #25: Tryon Creek Loop

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Brian Brady

No trip to  SW Portland is complete without exploring Tryon Creek State Park.  This loop covers much of the beloved park, and gives suggestions for more exploration.  We are going to cut back publishing our self-led-hikes to once per month … Continue reading →

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Hike #24: South Waterfront to OHSU

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Brian Brady

Name:  South Waterfront to OHSU Neighborhood: South Portland, Homestead Distance: 4.93 miles Difficulty: Medium Elevation Change:  468 ft Start/End Location: OHSU Center for Health and Healing Map Links:  Mobile* Browser

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Hike #23: Robert Gray School to Gabriel Park

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Brian Brady

                Name:  Robert Gray School to Gabriel Park Neighborhood: Multnomah, Hillsdale, Bridlemile, Hayhurst Distance: 4.77 miles Elevation Change: 359 ft Start/End Location: Robert Gray Middle School Map Links:  Mobile* Browser

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Hike #22: Hike the Hoyt

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Brian Brady

Our 22nd hike takes us north of Sunset Hwy for a tour of Washington Park.  Read on for more details: Name:  Hike the Hoyt Neighborhood: Arlington Heights Distance: 4.47 miles Elevation Change:  461 ft Start/End Location: Hoyt Arboretum (4000 SW Fairview blvd) Map Links:  Mobile* Browser

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