Grand Opening Celebration!

Come celebrate the official launch of SWTrails’ 6.3‑mile trail from Hillsdale to Lake Oswego. Be part of this major step forward for our community.   Agenda subject to change

Saturday, September 19, 2026, Ida B. Wells High School Cafeteria

   Morning Welcome & Mingling

8:00 AM — Doors Open –  Mingle, enjoy refreshments and explore vendor tables. Door Prizes tickets given out at the door.

   Opening Remarks & Guest Speakers

9:00 AM — Welcome & Housekeeping  – Brian Brady, Project Manager, SWTrails

9:05 AM — The History & Vision of the Trail –  Don Baack, Founder, SWTrails

9:15 AM —Andrea Salinas, US Representative, Oregon’s 6^th District

9:20 AM —Silent Door Prize Selection (winning names posted at SWTrails booth)

9:25 AM — Rob Wagner, Oregon Senate President, District 19

9:35 AM — Ali Afghan, Councilor, Lake Oswego

9:45 AM — Keith Wilson, Mayor Portland

9:55 AM – Q&A

10:00 AM– Breakout activities depart

   Trail Launches & Breakout Activities*

Trail Run Led by Brian Brady
Guided Full-Length Walk (6.3 miles) Led by Don Baack
Short Walk (4 Miles) Led by Debbie Small

* Important Transportation Notes:

Short Walk: This is an out-and-back hike; participants will finish at the starting place.

Full-Length Walk: Organizers plan to finish in Lake Oswego at around 1P. Participants will take a Tri-Met bus back to the start. Fares will be provided by the event.

Trail Run: Organizers are planning an out-and-back run totaling 12.6 miles beginning and ending at Ida. B. Wells High school.  Participants who do not wish to run the full 12.6 miles must arrange their own transportation.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING AND SUPPORTING SWTRAILS!