SWTrails PDX

In February, PBOT announced that a long-awaited bridge to be constructed across a ravine near Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, a critical piece of the Red Electric trail and a potential boon to SW walkers in the Hillsdale area is to be delayed to due elevated construction costs. Here’s the link to PBOT’s press release:

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORPORTLAND/bulletins/22def33

The delay was the focus of a recent article in the Southwest Connection, which included comments from SWTrails board members Don Baack, Glen Bridger and Debbie Small. Read the article here:

https://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/419925-323939-pbot-postpones-construction-of-west-hillsdale-bridge-that-would-make-you-feel-like-youre-in-the-trees

SW Trails monthly first Thursday Work Party for March 7th 2019 will be at Dickinson Park and Ashcreek Woods NA  from 9am until Noon.  We will meet at SW 55th and Alfred Ct at the top of the N side trail. It is a little tight for parking–try parking down at the play structure and walking up (see map and link below).  At this work party we will be working on winterizing some of the tread surface, re-benching some sections, graveling slick/steep sections, repairing/filling tread (damaged from downed materials, loss of outside edge). Continue reading →

Please join Southwest Trails on Saturday March 16, for its monthly “Stroll and Coffee” walk. The “Stroll and Coffee” walk is designed to offer a walking opportunity that is shorter than our traditional hike and ends with a stop for coffee and socializing if you desire. Kids (and well-behaved pets) of all ages welcome.

Our stroll will be the Stephens Creek Loop which is around 2.4 mi with an elevation gain of about 192 ft. We will meet at 9am in the parking lot of Wilson High School near the food trucks (the same location for our longer hikes). Hope to see you there. Continue reading →

Please attend SWTrails’ Annual Meeting on Thursday Feb 28, at 7 PM in the Watershed building in Hillsdale.  We will be holding an election for six (6) board members. If you are interested in serving as a Board member, please notify SWTrails by Monday, Feb. 25 of your intent.  Elected board members serve for a two-year term.

SW Trails usually meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Watershed Building 6388 SW Capitol Hwy.  Cross streets are Bertha Blvd and Capitol Hwy.  Enter between the buildings in the breezeway. We are in the ground floor conference room, knock on the conference room door for entry. Continue reading →

The ground was frozen, but a SWTrails crew of 8 folks put in a 32 foot turnpike aka raised trail over a mud pit on SW Trail #5 heading through the park. We also added gravel to an additional 30 or so feet of trail to improve all winter use.  Pictures are a before as we start work and an after at the end.

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SW Trails monthly first Thursday Work Party for February 7th 2019 will be at Maricara Park  from 9am until Noon.  We will meet at SW 30th and SW Maricara at the Park West Entrance (see link below). This is our first 2019 Work Party and from discussions with the Parks trail crew they have a great bunch of much needed work for us to accomplish this year.  Continue reading →

Please join SWTrails on Saturday, February 16, for its monthly “Stroll and Coffee” walk. The “Stroll and Coffee” walk is designed to offer a walking opportunity that is shorter than our traditional hike and ends with a stop for coffee and socializing if you desire. Kids (and well-behaved pets) of all ages welcome. Continue reading →

The February walk will be led by Dave Manville.  It will be out in the Ashcreek, Crestwood and Maplewood neighborhoods. This will be a 6.7 mile hike with 250 ft elevation changes and some rolling terrain. We will carpool from Wilson High School out to Smith School at SW Marigold and SW 52nd Ave (See attached link below). This hike will be 2 loosely connected loops so there is an opportunity to hike only about 3.5 miles if you like. We will be going through 6 parks and natural areas and traveling on 9 urban connector trails as we wander. Continue reading →