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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1st Wednesday Run – May 6th
Name: Timbers Half-Time Run Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: SW Salmon and 20th Start Time: 5:45am (arrive 10-15 min. early so…
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1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – May 7th
Help us help the trails for our regular 1st Thursday Work Party on May 7th, 2026, from 9AM to Noon at Dickinson…
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Virtual OSU Presentation: “Making Intersections Safer” – May 5th
Community Event Making Intersections Safer: Using Signals and Street Design to Protect Pedestrians Presented by David Hurwitz, professor of…
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3rd Saturday Walk – April 18th
Name: ‘Scht Wiwnu Park, HI-LO Trail Loop (pronounced “Ish-chit Way-el-noo”) Leader: Deb Small Start Location: Street Parking on Capital Hill Rd Start…
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3rd Saturday Walk – June 20th
Name: Hoyt Arboreturm and Washington Park Walk Leader: Emily Pierce Start Location: Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center Start Time: 9 am (arrive 10-15 min.…
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1st Wednesday Run – August 5th
Join us for an early morning run…
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April 2026 Board Meeting
Apr 23rd: 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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SWTrails 1st Wed. Early Morning Run – March 4th
Name: Where Even Is the Bug Hotel? Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Multnomah Arts Center Parking Lot on Capitol Hwy Start Time: …
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Community Event: Planting native plants in Marshall Park – March 14th
https://www.portland.gov/parks/events?search=marshall (This is not a SW Trails sponsored event)
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Community Event: Pulling Ivy in Marshall Park – March 7th
https://www.portland.gov/parks/events?search=marshall 2 work parties are scheduled to work on Trail 6 and our new HI-Lo Trail through Marshall Park, led…
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Community Event: Trail restoration in Marshall Park – February 28th
https://www.portland.gov/parks/events?search=marshall 2 work parties are scheduled to work on Trail 6 and our new HI-Lo Trail through Marshall Park, led…
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3rd Saturday Walk Feb. 21
Name: Jackson Middle School and Three Parks Loop Leader: Nancy Murray Start Location: Jackson Middle School Parking Lot Start Time: 9 am (arrive…
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2nd Saturday Hike Feb 14
Join us as we walk ……..
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SWTrails 1st Wed. Early Morning Run – February 4th
Name: The Goat Route Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Multnomah Arts Center Parking Lot on Capitol Hwy Start Time: 5:45am (arrive 10-15…
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SWT 1st Thursday Work Party 9am-12pm – February 5th
Location: Ashcreek Natural Area Meeting Location: 10711 SW 55th Ave., Portland, OR 97219, near SWT #5 Leaders: Portland Parks, Recreation…
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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