Category Archives: Walks

Guided walks in Southwest Portland Oregon

SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk November 20

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Debbie Small

Start Time: 9am (please arrive around 8:45 so we can start on time) Start Location: Parking area behind the Hillsdale Food Trucks Name: Multnomah Village-A Park Loop Neighborhood: Hillsdale-Multnomah Distance: 3.5 Miles Elevation Change: 350 ft. Start Time: … Continue reading →

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Trail 5 Through Lewis and Clark Now Open

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Debbie Small

The section of Trail 5 going through the campus of Lewis and Clark College that was closed due to the pandemic is once again open. Walkers no longer need to use our detour posted in August, 2020. Get out and … Continue reading →

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Hike #34: Corbett to Terwilliger Loop

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Brian Brady

With spring in full effect, we welcome the chance to explore one of Portland’s most celebrated pedestrian routes, historic Terwilliger Parkway. Read on for more details. Name: Terwilliger Corbett Loop Neighborhood: South … Continue reading →

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Hike #33: Sellwood Tilikum Loop

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Brian Brady

We have been posting hikes for an entire year and have none of our routes have left the west side of Portland. Here you have it – in this hike we venture across two bridges while exploring Oaks Bottom Wildlife … Continue reading →

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Hike #32: Mountain Goat Loop

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Brian Brady

Want to train for summer hikes or backpacking trips without leaving the city? This hike will take you to both the lowest (Willamette river) and highest points (Council Crest) in the city! After you finish you will feel -and maybe … Continue reading →

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Hike #31: Mud to Mansions in Dunthorpe

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Brian Brady

Where can you find the most elegant houses and the muddiest trails? In SW Portland of course. Read on to learn more! Name: Mud to Mansions in Dunthorpe Neighborhood: Collins View, Lake … Continue reading →

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Hike #30 – Old Bertha Highway

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Brian Brady

Our thirtieth self-led-hike is a nice loop from Albert Kelly Park that follows much of the original route for the Red Electric Trail through the Hillsdale and Hayhurst neighborhoods. Read on to learn more: … Continue reading →

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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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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

Our annual Thanksgiving Day hike around the Hillsdale Neighborhood has always included homemade Scones, and this year is no different! Read on to learn more: Name: Thanksgiving Scone Walk Neighborhood: Hillsdale Distance: … Continue reading →

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