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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Seen on Feb 2016 SW Trails Hike
Here is a link to a map of the route the walk took.
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Washington County Transportation Futures Study Online Open House
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation is working on getting the word out, as broadly as possible, about…
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New Sellwood Bridge opening party
The new Sellwood Bridge will have an opening party on Saturday February 27th at noon. For more details see this…
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Work Party Himes Park March 3rd
This months 1st Thursday Work Party with Portland Parks and Recreation City Nature will be up at Himes Park on…
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Repairing trail in Himes Park in the rain
It was raining on February 4th when the SW Trails volunteers under the guidance of Portland Parks employees set out…
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Red Electric Trail Open House Feb 1, 6-8 pm
The Watershed Building in Hilldale, 6388 SW Capitol Hwy The first of two planned open houses for the Red Electric…
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Work Party – Thurs Feb 4 – Himes Park
This months 1st Thursday Work Party with Portland Parks and Recreation City Nature will be up at Himes Park on…
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Feb 13 2016, SWTrails urban hike
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 9:00 am The February walk will be led by Pete Schmierbach. From Wilson High School we will…
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Dogs hike with SW Trails
Eight dogs joined 32 people on the January 9, 2015 SW Trails urban hike.
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SW Trails Report for 2015
Dear Friends, SWTrails 2015 Activity Report and Request For You to Join, Sponsor or Contribute from Don Baack Key Accomplishments:
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CANCELED Portland Parks work party Jan 7
Januarv 7th Work Partv SW Trails and Portland Parks are CANCELING the monthly work party for January in George Himes…
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SW Urban Trails Walk Jan 9th
Saturday, January 9, 2016, 9:00 am The January walk will be led by Dave Manville. From Wilson High School, we…
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SWTrails and Portland Parks work party
4T Trail Leaf Raking at Council Crest Thursday Dec 3rd from 9AM to Noon
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Hillsdale Neighborhood Thanksgiving Walk
The Hillsdale Neighborhood invites all of us to join your friends and neighbors on the annual Thanksgiving Day walk at…
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.




