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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SOLVE Work Party SW 25th Oct 30
The second event to help restore the SW 25th Ave right of way is being held on Sunday, Oct 30th…
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SOLVE Work Party SW 25th Oct 23
SOLVE is having a work party next Sunday, Oct 23rd from 10 AM-12:30 PM. We will be raking away the…
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November SW Trails Urban Walks
Sat. Nov. 12, 9:00 am The November walk will be led by Mark Turner. We will explore Raleigh Hills. The…
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SW Portland Stormwater Summit Thursday Sept 29th
Special Announcement on behalf of SWNI Watershed Committee SW Portland Street and Stormwater Summit This Thursday, September 29, 2016 7:00…
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Work Party Oct 6 Albert Kelly Park
Monthly Work Party Thursday October 6th 9AM to Noon Albert Kelly Park Meet at SW 35th Place SW Trails regular…
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Why Walking Helps Us Think
The New Yorker published an article “Why Walking Helps Us Think” that gives reasons to walk.
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October SW Trails Hike – Oct 8, 2016
The October walk will be led by Dave Manville on Saturday October 8, 2016. We will explore the western part…
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Phil Pennington – a founder of SW Trails
Phil Pennington was one of the founders (along with Don Baack) of SW Trails. You can read about Phil’s life…
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4T Trail badges available
You can order a 4T Trail badge by sending a check for $6 to Don Baack 6495 SW Burlingame Pl…
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Volunteer for the trail count
National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project Volunteers are needed to take a census of people using some of Portland’s great…
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Work party Gabriel Park Sept 1
Monthly Work Party Thursday Sept 1st, 9AM to Noon Gabriel Park Community Gardens SW Trails regular monthly first Thursday Work Party…
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History of the Barbur Blvd bridges
COMPOSITE “T” BEAM BRIDGE DECK ON TIMBER TOWERS by Robert E. Eby, P.E. A unique bridge deck design consisting of…
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Wilson Work Party Sat Aug 27
Wilson Work Party on our trail part of the Wilson Campus on Saturday August 27 from 9 am to 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.