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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3rd Saturday Walk June 21 2025
SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk June 21, 2025 Meet at Riverdale High School 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219 Name: …
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2nd Saturday Hike June 14 2025
SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, June 14th, 9am to Noon. Wells High School to Council Crest Meet at Ida B Well HS…
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May 2026 Board Meeting
May 28st: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our…
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SW Portland Tool Library 1-Year Anniversary
Congratultions on one year of Saturday tool lending in Hillsdale! Stop in on Saturday May 17 from 9am to 2pm…
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Sunday Parkways in sw Portland May 18
SWTrails is once again participating in PBOT’s Sunday Parkways on May 18. This year there will be a self-led hike…
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3rd Saturday Walk May 17, 2025
SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk May 17, 2025 Meet at IB Wells HS Name: Wells, Hillsdale Park, Stephens Creek Loop Leader: Deb Small…
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3rd Saturday Walk April 19 2025
SWTrails/PBOT 3rd Saturday Walk, April 19, 2025, 9am to 11:30am IB Wells/Eagle Point Up and Back Meet at Ida B Wells…
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Red Electric Trail – A Chance to Have Your Voice Heard
Do you have 15 minutes to help make the Red Electric Trail a reality? The segment north of Pendleton Park and Hayhurst…
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SWIM & More Meeting April 2, 7pm
Join in on the SWIM & More meeting as we discuss safe walking and bicycling needs in southwest Portland. All…
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West-East Side Councilors Collaborate to Increase Sidewalks
If you’ve done any walking you know that southwest Portland is sadly lacking sidewalks. When looking at District 4 (sw…
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Portland Parks/Friends of Marshall Park Work Party
Join Portland Parks and Friends of Marshall Park Saturday February 22, 2025 Meet at Marshall Park, 9700 SW 12th Dr. Location: Marshall…
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2nd Saturday Hike
Name: 5 Parks and 2 Villages Loop Hike Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: Ida B Wells HS by the food carts…
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3rd Saturday Walk March 15 2025
Name: St. Andrews Presbyterian to Council Crest Loop Leader: Deb Small Start Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 3228 SW Sunset Blvd Start Time: 9…
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3rd Saturday Walk February 15
Name: St. Andrews Presbyterian to Council Crest Loop Leader: Deb Small Start Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 3228 SW Sunset Blvd Start Time: 9…
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3rd Saturday Walk January 18
Name: Winter Walk Through Hoyt Arboretum and Washngton Park Leader: Emily Pierce Start Location: Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center, 4000 SW…
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.