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 #4: Barbur TC to Marshall Park
The fourth hike in our Self-Led hiking series will make you feel like you have left the city. Read on…
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Hike #3: Boones Ferry to Lesser Park
The third route in our Self-Led hiking series is a challenging, yet beautiful loop through the southernmost parts of SW…
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Hike #2: Terwilliger Loop
The second in our Self-Led hiking series is a beautiful loop along Terwilliger Blvd that starts and ends at the…
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Hike #1: Gabriel Park to Oleson Road
The first hike in our Self-Led Hikes series begins and ends at Gabriel Park. Read on for details: Name: Gabriel…
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Introducing Self-Led Hikes
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the global shutdown of nearly everything, SWTrails has decided to cancel all of…
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Portion of Trail 4 closed starting in April
This spring, the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin maintenance on the SW Terwilliger Boulevard and SW Bertha Boulevard on-ramps…
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SWTrails volunteers make it look easy
A recent work party at April Hill Park. Thank you volunteers!
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, May 28
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting Thursday, May 28, from 7:00-8:30 pm. As usual, everyone is welcome and encouraged to…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 23
Please join SWTrails for our monthly meeting Thursday, April 23, from 7:00-8:30 pm. As usual, everyone is welcome and encouraged…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 26–CANCELLED
Our March 26th monthly meeting has been CANCELLED. Stay well, and keep walking….a good way to stay connected (if you…
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Stroll & Coffee, March 21 CANCELLED
SW Trails Stroll and Coffee SWTrails is cancelling the Stroll and Coffee scheduled for Saturday, Mar 21, 2020 due to…
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Drivers Are Killing Pedestrians and Bicyclists at an Increasing Rate
Over 36,600 people died on US roadways in 2018 (the last year data is available), a decrease of 2.4 percent…
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SWTrails Monthly Hike Saturday, March 14
SWTrails Monthly Hike Saturday, March 14–UPDATE: for you hardy hikers–snow or no–the hike is still on!!! Hans Steuch will lead…
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Stroll & Coffee Saturday, February 15
This month’s Stroll and Coffee with take us through Gabriel Park on Trail 3. We will meet at the food…
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One of the many reasons SWTrails is important…
We advocate for more sidewalks! And we walk our talk. This is SW Scholls Ferry Road, south of Patton Road.…
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.




