SWTRAILS-PDX

A community group promoting walking and biking in southwest Portland, Oregon by:

1. Leading regular monthly hikes.
2. Organizing volunteer work parties to build and maintain trails.
3. Working with city, county and state planners to develop safe pedestrian routes.
4. Advocating for safe walking/biking in southwest Portland.

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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
  • June 2026 Board Meeting

    June 25th: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our…

  • Feb 2026 Board Meeting

    Feb 26: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our…

  • Sunday Parkways – SWPortland – May 17th

    Come on out to PBOT’s Sunday Parkways this Sunday May 17.  Join the community celebration of safe bicycling, walking, and…

  • SWTrails Makes the News

    SWTrails founder Don Baack was featured in Smart Growth America! Select “Read More” below for the link to the article.…

  • First Wednesday Early Morning Run, Nov. 5, 5:45am

    Our new SWTrails Urban Run is now a monthly event on the first Wednesday of every month.  Put it on…

  • Thanksgiving Day Walk

    Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day hike around the Hillsdale Neighborhood.  As always, homemade scones and muffins will be…

  • 3rd Saturday SWTrails Walk Oct 18

    SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk October 18, 2025 Meet at Hillsdale Food Carts in Wells HS Parking Lot Name:  Backside of Marquam…

  • SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike

    SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, October 11th, 9am to Noon. Self Led Hike #14 Lesser Park – Loll Wildwood Wander Meet at Barbur Transit Center…

  • 3rd Saturday Walk Sept. 20, 2025

    SWTrails 3rd Saturday September 20, 2025 Meet at the North End of Garden Home Rec. Center Parking Name:  Hideaway Park…

  • Hillsdale Neighborhood Assn. Meeting Sept. 16 7pm

    The Hillsdale Neighborhood Association meelting is scheduled for September 16 at 7pm via Zoom. Click here to join the Hillsdale…

  • SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike Sep. 13

    SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, September 13th, 9am to Noon. Pendleton Park and 5 more parks wander Meet at Pendleton Park 5347 SW Iowa Street Name: Pendleton…

  • Inaugural SWTrails Trail Run

    Inaugural SWTrails Trail Run August 13, 6am Meet at Gabriel Park’s Canby St Parking Lot (Little Gabriel) Name: Gabriel, Woods,…

  • SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike Aug. 9, 2025

    SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, August 9th, 9am to Noon. Barber PR to Burlingame Wander Meet at the Barbur Park and Ride back…

  • SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike July 12, 2025

    SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, July 12th, 9am to Noon Council Crest and Marquam Trail Wander Meet at the Parking Lot…

  • June 2025 Board Meeting

    Jun 26th: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our…

Next Walk, Run or Hike

1st Wednesday Run – October 7th

October 7 @ 5:45 am - 7:00 am

Join us for an early morning run…

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2nd Saturday Hike – October 10th

October 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us as we hike the trails…

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3rd Saturday Walk – October 17th

October 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us as we walk the trails…

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Other Upcoming Events

Sep 2026 Board Meeting

September 24 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – October 1st

October 1 @ 8:00 am12:00 pm

Community Events

There are no upcoming events.

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Posts in this section are a service to our community and do not necessarily express the views of SWTrails PDX.

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.

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