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 Board Meeting Via Zoom tomorrow, Jan. 22
Please join us at our Board meeting via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 7pm-8:30pm. Agenda items will include:…
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SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk Dec. 20
Come back later for details.
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2nd Saturday Hike, Dec. 13, 9am-12pm
Ida Wells HS to Parks and Villages Meet at Ida Wells HS parking by the Food Carts Name: 2nd Saturday…
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1st Wednesday Early Morning Run Dec. 3
Name: Re-Living the Red Electric Line Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Meet at Multnomah Arts Center , lower west parking Lot on Capital…
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August 2026 Board Meeting
Aug 27th: 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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June 2026 Board Meeting
June 25th: 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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Feb 2026 Board Meeting
Feb 26: 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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Sunday Parkways – SWPortland – May 17th
Come on out to PBOT’s Sunday Parkways this Sunday May 17. Join the community celebration of safe bicycling, walking, and…
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SWTrails Makes the News
SWTrails founder Don Baack was featured in Smart Growth America! Select “Read More” below for the link to the article.…
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First Wednesday Early Morning Run, Nov. 5, 5:45am
Our new SWTrails Urban Run is now a monthly event on the first Wednesday of every month. Put it on…
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Thanksgiving Day Walk
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day hike around the Hillsdale Neighborhood. As always, homemade scones and muffins will be…
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3rd Saturday SWTrails Walk Oct 18
SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk October 18, 2025 Meet at Hillsdale Food Carts in Wells HS Parking Lot Name: Backside of Marquam…
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SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike
SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, October 11th, 9am to Noon. Self Led Hike #14 Lesser Park – Loll Wildwood Wander Meet at Barbur Transit Center…
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3rd Saturday Walk Sept. 20, 2025
SWTrails 3rd Saturday September 20, 2025 Meet at the North End of Garden Home Rec. Center Parking Name: Hideaway Park…
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Hillsdale Neighborhood Assn. Meeting Sept. 16 7pm
The Hillsdale Neighborhood Association meelting is scheduled for September 16 at 7pm via Zoom. Click here to join the Hillsdale…
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.