Board Members
- Debbie Small, President
- Lee Buhler
- Bonnie Birch
- Don Baack
- Dave Manville
- Jason Bergstrom
- Barbara Stedman
- Brian Brady
- Scott Wyse
- Keith Liden
- Andrew Wallace
- Tyler Weber
Committee Chairs
- Joe Fram
- Grace Pendergrass
Open Positions
There is space immediately available on our board of directors for the following roles:
– Outreach Coordinator
– Hike Leader
If you have passion for improving the pedestrian experience in SW Portland, please contact president@swtrails.org for more information.
Our Sponsors
- Don Baack
- Jason Bergstrom
- Chris and Dianne Mays
- Don and Melinda McCoy
- Michael and Holly Kazarinoff
- Scott and Aloha Wyse
- Nancy Murray and Bob Wise
- Douglas Duno
- Deb Small
- Michelle McCabe
- Gordy Molitor
- Linda Barkus
- Lisa Caballero
- Gregory Bishop
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SWTrails Monthly Work Party Thursday, February 6
SW Trails begins our 2020 trail work season this week with a Work Party on Thursday February 6th at Dickinson…
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SWTrails Monthly Work Party Thursday, December 5: Marshall Park Annual Sweeping of the Trails
SW Trails monthly Thursday Work Party for December 5th will be at Marshall Park from 9am until Noon. We are…
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Thanksgiving Day Walk–in the sun!
Sunny skies brought more than 50 walkers out on Thanksgiving Day to enjoy community with SWTrails. Many discovered the hidden…
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Creating a Sustainable Future for Portland Parks & Recreation, Tuesday, November 26
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 26, 2019 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Council does not take public testimony at…
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Stroll & Coffee Saturday, December 21
Please join Southwest Trails on Saturday, December 21, at 9am, for its monthly “Stroll and Coffee” walk. The “Stroll and…
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Thanksgiving Day Walk (with coffee & scones), 9 am
Join us for our 21st Thanksgiving Day walk at 9am on Thursday, Nov. 28, starting at the Wilson High School…
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SWTrails Monthly Hike Saturday, December 14
SWTrails’ December walk will be led by Ben and Sue Donora. This month’s hike will be approximately 5.5 miles with…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting, Thursday, December 19, 7:00-8:30 pm
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting Thursday, December 19, from 7:00-8:30 pm. We meet in the Watershed apartment building…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 21, 7:00-8:30 pm
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting–held one week earlier than usual, to accommodate Thanksgiving–Thursday, November 21, from 7:00-8:30 pm.…
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We need a hiking coordinator!
SWTrails needs a hiking coordinator to: publicize our monthly hikes, help ensure that hike leaders have the information they need…
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SWTrails Monthly Work Party Thursday, November 7, 9 am to noon
SW Trails monthly Thursday Work Party for November 7th will be a return to Council Crest where the paved trail…
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We move LARGE rocks!
SWTrails and the Portland Parks Department collaborate on the first Thursday of each month to do maintenance on some of…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 24, 7-8:30 pm
SWTrails monthly meeting will be held Thursday, October 24, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.We meet in the Watershed apartment building in Hillsdale,…
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Stroll & Coffee Saturday, November 16
Please join SWTrails on Saturday, November 16, at 9 am for its monthly “Stroll and Coffee.” The walk is designed…
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Two Walking Bridges Open in SW!
The Foley Balmer Bridge (in the Foley Balmer Natural Area, accessed at SW 18th Pl and SW Collins Ct or…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
1st Wednesday Run – October 7th
October 7 @ 5:45 am - 7:00 amJoin us for an early morning run…
Find out more »2nd Saturday Hike – October 10th
October 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we hike the trails…
Find out more »3rd Saturday Walk – October 17th
October 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we walk the trails…
Find out more »Other Upcoming Events
Sep 2026 Board Meeting
September 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – October 1st
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmCommunity Events
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SW Portland Tool Library
SW Trails is serving as the fiscal sponsor of the SW Portland Tool Libary, offering access to tools for residents of Southwest Portland, Downtown, Northwest and South Portland.