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
  • Hike #32: Mountain Goat Loop

    Want to train for summer hikes or backpacking trips without leaving the city? This hike will take you to both…

  • Hike #31: Mud to Mansions in Dunthorpe

    Where can you find the most elegant houses and the muddiest trails?  In SW Portland of course.   Read on to…

  • Hike #30 – Old Bertha Highway

    Our thirtieth self-led-hike is a nice loop from Albert Kelly Park that follows much of the original route for the…

  • October Board Meeting

    October 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our meeting.  To join the…

  • September Board Meeting

    September 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our meeting.  To join the…

  • August Board Meeting

    August Board Meeting – Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our meeting.…

  • June Board Meeting

    June 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly board meeting. Join…

  • April Board Meeting – Via Zoom

    April  22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Please join us for our monthly board meeting.   Everyone is welcome and…

  • February Board Meeting – Via Zoom

    Please join us for our monthly board meeting.  Thursday Jan 28, 7:00 to 8:30  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to…

  • Hike # 29 – Twenty One Miles to welcome 2021

    This is our longest hike yet and, since it covers so much of the area we love,  the best.  It…

  • SWTrails PDX encourages you to “Shop Local”

    As you make a last push to finish your annual holiday shopping, SWTrails encourages you to Shop Small, Shop Local,…

  • Hike #28: Multnomah Village to Marshall Park

    Our December Hike offers a chance to work off the turkey and scones you ate during Thanksgiving, and an opportunity…

  • January Board Meeting – Via Zoom

    Please join us for our monthly board meeting.  Thursday Jan 28, 7:00 to 8:30  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to…

  • Monthly Meeting- December 17 -Via ZOOM

    Please join us for our monthly board meeting.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our meeting. And as usual,…

  • Thanksgiving Scone Walk

    Hike # 27: Thanksgiving Scone Walk

Next Walk, Run or Hike

There are no upcoming events.

Other Upcoming Events

August 2026 Board Meeting

August 27 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

GRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail

September 19 @ 8:00 am11:30 am
Ida B. Wells High School Cafeteria
1151 SW Vermont
Portland, OR, OR 97239 United States

Community Events

Southwest Hills Residential League – Safety & Resilience Summit – August 30th

August 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Next to Ainsworth Elementary at SW Vista & Spring Streets NOTE: Vista Bridge Closure o...

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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.

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