SWtrails is proud to anounce the opening of the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail!
On September 19, 2026, SWTrails celebrated a major milestone with a grand opening ceremony at Ida B. Wells High School, officially dedicating the completed Hillsdale to Lake Oswego (HI LO) Trail!
Part of Oregon Metro’s Regional Transit Strategy since the early 2000s, the HI LO Trail relied on existing paths for years, but key gaps remained. Thanks to our dedicated community, SWTrails PDX successfully finished the final undeveloped sections and installed clear wayfinding signage for the entire route.
Along the way, visitors will now find eleven interpretive signs at strategic locations. These signs offer an overview of the trail alongside a “Deeper Look” into the rich local history, geology, and ecology of the area.
Want to explore before you hit the path? Check out the collection of interactive storymaps at www.hilotrail.org!
Interactive Project Map HERE.
Trail website: www.hilotrail.org
PDF version of Trailhead Signs:
Trailhead 1 – Hillsdale Food Carts
Trailhead 2 – Raz Baack Crossing
Trailhead 3 – 19th and Capitol Hill Rd
Trailhead 4 – Barbur Blvd
Trailhead 5– Taylors Ferry Road
Trailhead 6– Marshall Park
Trailhead 7– Arnold Ave
Trailhead 8– North Creek Trailhead
Trailhead 9 – Iron Mountain Trailhead (Lake Oswego)
Trailhead 10– State Street and B ave (Lake Oswego)
Trailhead 11– Lake Oswego Transit Center
Letters of Support:
Oregon State Parks
Oregon Metro
Hillsdale Business and Professional Association
Portland Parks and Recreation
Portland Bureau of Transportation
State Representatives Rob Wagner and Andrea Salinas
Articles:
Completion of Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail Could Become a Reality (Hillsdale News)
The Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail is part of Oregon Metro’s Regional Transit Strategy (RTS) since the early 2000’s. Although large portions already exist, there are portions that remain undeveloped. SWTrails PDX would like to see the undeveloped trail sections of the Hillsdale-to-Lake-Oswego Trail completed, including needed improvements and wayfinding/signage for the entire route. Completing the missing segments of this trail will offer a way to safely walk from Lake Oswego to the Hillsdale neighborhood in Portland and access shopping, libraries, schools, recreation opportunities, and bus stops for both communities. See Hillsdale to LO by Bill Gallagher in Hillsdale News (1) for further details.