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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Why Walking Helps Us Think
The New Yorker published an article “Why Walking Helps Us Think” that gives reasons to walk.
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October SW Trails Hike – Oct 8, 2016
The October walk will be led by Dave Manville on Saturday October 8, 2016. We will explore the western part…
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Phil Pennington – a founder of SW Trails
Phil Pennington was one of the founders (along with Don Baack) of SW Trails. You can read about Phil’s life…
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4T Trail badges available
You can order a 4T Trail badge by sending a check for $6 to Don Baack 6495 SW Burlingame Pl…
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Volunteer for the trail count
National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project Volunteers are needed to take a census of people using some of Portland’s great…
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Work party Gabriel Park Sept 1
Monthly Work Party Thursday Sept 1st, 9AM to Noon Gabriel Park Community Gardens SW Trails regular monthly first Thursday Work Party…
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History of the Barbur Blvd bridges
COMPOSITE “T” BEAM BRIDGE DECK ON TIMBER TOWERS by Robert E. Eby, P.E. A unique bridge deck design consisting of…
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Wilson Work Party Sat Aug 27
Wilson Work Party on our trail part of the Wilson Campus on Saturday August 27 from 9 am to noon…
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Join SW Trails in Multnomah Days Parade
Multnomah Days Parade – next Saturday (August 20)! Join in the fun of Multnomah Days, join our ranks as we…
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SW Urban Trails Walk Sept 10, 2016
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at 9:00 am The September walk will be led by Don Baack. We will meet at…
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.