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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HI-LO Trail Grand Opening Ceremony
Please join us for a grand opening ceremony for the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail. Help us celebrate the people…
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1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – September 3rd
Summer Furlow (Jul and Aug) is over and our 2026 – 2027 Trail Work Parties with Portland Parks Stewardship team…
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September 13th – Sunday Parkways – Downtown Portland
Join us a the Downtown Sunday Parkways! https://www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways/2026#toc-downtown-portland-event-sunday-september-13-2026
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SWTrails 3rd Saturday Walk on the 4th Saturday, August 22
Name: Wells HS Himes Park Loop 2 Leader: Deb Small Start Location: IB Wells HS Parking Lot Near Food Carts Start Time:…
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Southwest Hills Residential League – Safety & Resilience Summit – August 30th
Location: Next to Ainsworth Elementary at SW Vista & Spring Streets NOTE: Vista Bridge Closure on 8/30 will be impacting…
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2nd Saturday Hike – August 8th
Name: 2nd Saturday Hike – Aug 8th – Gabriel Park Westward Wander Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: We will meet and…
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3rd Saturday Walk – July 18th
Name: Gabriel to Woods Park and Back Start time: 9am (arrive at 8:45 so we can leave by 9am) Leader: Deb Small…
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Hillsdale Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – July 19th
Going strong for 47 years in 2026, this annual event has been bringing merchants and residents together every summer since 1976.This fun and family-friendly…
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2nd Saturday Hike – July 11th
Name: 2nd Saturday Hike – Pendleton Park Wander Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: We will meet at Pendleton Park 5347 SW…
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1st Wednesday Run – July 1st
Name: Marshall/Tryon Park Loop Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Lewis and Clark College, Akin Hall Parking Lot Start Time: 5:45am (arrive…
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Grand Opening: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
Join us to celebrate this major step forward for our community. The launch event will feature community booths, exciting door…
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GRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
Grand Opening Celebration! Come celebrate the official launch of SWTrails’ 6.3‑mile trail from Hillsdale to Lake Oswego. Be part…
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2nd Saturday Hike – June 13th
Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: We will meet on the circle drive up on Council Crest (see link above). We will…
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1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – June 4th
Help us help the trails for our regular 1st Thursday Work Party on June 4th, 2026, from 9AM to Noon meeting at…
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1st Wednesday Run – June 3rd
Name: Revisit the Scene of the Crime Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: SW Terwilliger and Hamilton Start Time: 5:45am (arrive 10-15…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
2nd Saturday Hike – September 12th
September 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we hike the trails…
Find out more »3rd Saturday Walk – September 19th
September 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we walk the trails…
Find out more »1st Wednesday Run – October 7th
October 7 @ 5:45 am - 7:00 amJoin us for an early morning run…
Find out more »Other Upcoming Events
1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – September 3rd
September 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pmGRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
September 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 amPortland, OR, OR 97239 United States
Sep 2026 Board Meeting
September 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – October 1st
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmCommunity Events
September 13th – Sunday Parkways – Downtown Portland
September 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pmJoin us a the Downtown Sunday Parkways! https://www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways/2026#toc-dow...
Find out more »Our Guidelines for promoting Community Events
Posts in this section are a service to our community and do not necessarily express the views of SWTrails PDX.
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.