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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SWTrails Monthly Work Party Thursday, November 7, 9 am to noon
SW Trails monthly Thursday Work Party for November 7th will be a return to Council Crest where the paved trail…
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We move LARGE rocks!
SWTrails and the Portland Parks Department collaborate on the first Thursday of each month to do maintenance on some of…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 24, 7-8:30 pm
SWTrails monthly meeting will be held Thursday, October 24, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.We meet in the Watershed apartment building in Hillsdale,…
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Stroll & Coffee Saturday, November 16
Please join SWTrails on Saturday, November 16, at 9 am for its monthly “Stroll and Coffee.” The walk is designed…
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Two Walking Bridges Open in SW!
The Foley Balmer Bridge (in the Foley Balmer Natural Area, accessed at SW 18th Pl and SW Collins Ct or…
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SWTrails Monthly Hike Saturday, November 9
SWTrails’ November hike, led by Greg Thiel, will pass through the Multnomah, Ashcreek, and Hillsdale neighborhoods. We will be wandering…
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SWTrails Monthly Work Party Thursday, October 10
SW Trails monthly Thursday Work Party for October 10th (Note this is the 2nd Thursday not our usual 1st Thursday…
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SWTrails Monthly Hike Saturday, October 12
Walk to the Willamette with SW Trails on October 12th on our regular 2nd Saturday hike. Dave Manville will lead…
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STEPtember Walk with Sharon Meieran Wednesday, September 25, 8:30-10:30 am
Join SWTrails and Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran for a STEPtember walk! STEPtember is a month of walking fun on…
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SWTrails Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 19
PLEASE NOTE: OUR MEETING IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL, DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS. SWTrails Monthly…
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Work Party Sunday, September 15
On Sunday, Sept. 15, we will meet at the corner of the SW 25th ROW and SW Bertha Blvd from…
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New GIS App Instructions
SWTrails introduces a mobile application that lets you follow your favorite trails on a mobile device. As part of our…
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Our youngest volunteer, manning the booth at Multnomah Days
Already taking safety, walking and trail connectivity seriously……
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SWTrails Monthly Work Party Thursday, September 5
SW Trails monthly Thursday Work Party for Sept 5th 2019 will be at Foley-Balmer Natural Area from 9am until Noon. …
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.