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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SW URBAN TRAILS WALK Saturday July 12
SATURDAY, JULY 12 9:00 am Sharon Fekety will lead the walk on Sat. July 12 to part of the Marquam…
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The Southern Pacific’s “Red Electrics” – a walker’s guide
The Southern Pacific’s “Red Electrics” – A walker’s guide to its historic route through SW Portland A SHORT HISTORY —…
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Trail work party June 3, 9am
Would you be available to work on the 93 ft trail in Burlingame Park (map) next Tuesday 9-noon? Work will…
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Join SW Trails to promote walking and biking
Shortly, walking and biking in SW Portland may become more dangerous. It will certainly be more inconvenient. Why? Because in…
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Celebrate new Marquam Park Trails June 7th 10am
Celebrate the opening of the new Marquam Park Trails on June 7th at 10am Park in OHSU lot at SW…
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Seen on May 12 on SW Trails walk
SW Trails monthly walk went through a woodsy section of West Portland Park Natural Area where a poem by William…
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SW Trails walk June 14
Saturday, June 14 9:00 am Pete Schmierbach will lead the walk on Sat. June 14 to Bishop’s Close. We will…
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SW Corridor Transportation Planning — Discussion Points
SW Corridor Transportation Planning—What we need to have a successful transit system, and what we have been given to choose…
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Hillsdale Projects for SW Corridor Projects
Hillsdale Projects for SW Corridor Projects 1. BH Highway – on west side of intersection with 30th / Dosch, mark…
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Meet SW Trails at Hillsdale Farmers Market May 4
SW Trails will have a booth at the Hillsdale Farmers Market on Sunday May 4. If you have questions, concerns…
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Our Streets Transportation Funding Conversation April 24
The second “Our Streets Transportation Funding Conversation” will be held April 24th at the Multnomah Center 6:30 pm to 8:30…
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Metro Trails mtg April 23 at 1pm
Come to the Quarterly Metro Trails Meeting at Metro on Wed April 23 at 1 to 3:15, learn what is…
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Help lead 4-T hike on Tuesday April 22
Help lead a 4T hike on 4/22 for signed up participants of the Oregon Active Transportation annual meeting. Join Don…
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Red Electric trail to get $500k
Good News, due to all your help, the Red Electric will receive at least $500k for the next segment of…
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Extended time to comment on high capacity transit
Metro Extends time to comment on your hi capacity transit stations and preferred projects until Friday April 25th 5pm. go…
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.




