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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Hike # 27: Thanksgiving Scone Walk
Our annual Thanksgiving Day hike around the Hillsdale Neighborhood has always included homemade Scones. We’re happy to continue the tradition.…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 19, via Zoom
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting Thursday, November 19th, from 7:00-8:30 pm. As usual, everyone is welcome and encouraged…
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Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
See our new webpage dedicated to the planed route of the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 22, via Zoom
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting Thursday, October 22nd, from 7:00-8:30 pm. As usual, everyone is welcome and encouraged…
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Hike #26: Marquam Park – Central
Our 26th self-led hike returns to Marquam Nature Park for this 4.6 mile loop. …
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 24, via Zoom
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting Thursday, September 24, from 7:00-8:30 pm. As usual, everyone is welcome and encouraged…
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Hike #25: Tryon Creek Loop
No trip to SW Portland is complete without exploring Tryon Creek State Park. This loop covers much of the beloved…
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Hike #24: South Waterfront to OHSU
Name: South Waterfront to OHSU Neighborhood: South Portland, Homestead Distance: 4.93 miles Rating: Medium Elevation Change: 468 ft Start/End Location:…
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Hike #23: Robert Gray School to Gabriel Park
Name: Robert Gray School to Gabriel Park Neighborhood: Multnomah,…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting–via Zoom
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting Thursday, August 27, from 7:00-8:30 pm. As usual, everyone is welcome and encouraged…
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Hike #22: Hike the Hoyt
Our 22nd hike takes us north of Sunset Hwy for a tour of Washington Park. Read on for more details:…
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Hike #21: Rieke to Burlingame Park
Our 21st route explores explores three features with significance to our organization: 1) The very first steps built by SWT…
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Trail 5 Closed at Lewis and Clark College
In accordance with guidelines set out by the Oregon Health Authority, trail 5 is closed until further notice where it…
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Hike #20: Garden Home to Fanno Creek
Self-led hike #20 is one of our favorites! Read on to see why. Name: Garden Home to Fanno Creek Neighborhood:…
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Hike # 18: Hamilton Park to Hewitt
This self-led hike has a lot of turns in and around residential streets and unique cut-throughs. Stay with it to…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
Other Upcoming Events
August 2026 Board Meeting
August 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmGRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
September 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 amPortland, OR, OR 97239 United States
Community Events
Southwest Hills Residential League – Safety & Resilience Summit – August 30th
August 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation: 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.