SWTrails Portland

3rd Saturday Walk, 5/15, 9-12
Name: Marshall and Tryon Parks HI-LO Link
Leader: Bonnie Birch, Deb Small
Start Location: SW 18th St. Parking Lot
Start Time: 9 am (arrive15 min. early so we can start promptly at 9am)
Distance: 3.6 miles
Elevation Change: less than 100 ft.
Average Pace: 2 mph
Bus Information: Due to schedule changes, check Tri Met for bus information
Special Notes: The route may have damp spots and certainly has roots, rocks, etc. Walking sticks are recommended for those that need them.

We will meet in the small parking lot on 18th Pl., which is south of Taylor’s Ferry Rd. If the lot is full, there is street parking on Collins Ct., just south of the park entrance on the other side of the road.

This out-and-back trek will continue our exploration of the new HI-LO Trail that we did last month. It will take us on the portion that connects Marshall Park to Tryon Creek State Park. We’ll walk through idyllic Marshall Park, past the playground and over the stone bridge.

Bring a snack, water, good footwear, and dress appropriately for the weather (raingear? sunglasses?). Note that smoking on our walks is not permitted for health reasons. Kids and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome. Restrooms are at times hard to come by but we will try and find one along the way. Check the weather before you walk. Right now rain is predicted for Saturday and cooler than it has been

SWTrails 2nd Saturday Hike, May 9th, 9am to Noon.
River Front Wander with Tilikum Bridge (new route)
Meet at 5221 S Corbett Ave, Portland, OR 97239, Elephants Deli out front

Name: 2nd Saturday Hike - River Front Wander with Tilikum Bridge over and back and more...
Leader: Dave Manville

Start Location: Meet at 5221 S Corbett Ave, Portland, OR 97239, Elephants Deli out front. The parking in this area is sketchy; I suggest carpooling if you can. There is on street parking on several of the side streets a block or so away from the Elephants Deli on Corbett. Do not use the deli parking.

Start Time: 9 am (arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can start promptly at 9am)

Distance: 6.3 miles
Elevation Change: 300 ft.
Pace: 2.5 mph avg (our faster paced hike)
Bus Service: give a call if you need transportation

Hi hikers. Our regular 2nd Saturday hike this month will be a new route that takes us to some places we have not been in a while. We will start at the Elephants Deli on Corbett and make our way down to the Willamette River trail heading north then cross the Tilikum Crossing Bridge and return and head further north down past the Poets Beach and to the River Place Marina and Shops. On the way back we will take the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge and wander our way back to the Deli.
Join us! and remember this is our longer and faster paced 2.5 mph average speed hike with usually more than 6-mile distance and some moderate elevation change.

Bring a snack, water, good footwear, and dress appropriately for the weather (raingear? gloves? sunglasses? sunscreen? many layers?). Note that smoking on our hikes and walks is not permitted for health reasons. Kids are welcome and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome also. We always try and find restrooms along the way on these hikes, but sometimes it is several miles to find one so prepare accordingly.

SWTrails Early Morning Urban Trail Run, May 6, 2026
Meet at SW Salmon and 20th

Name: Timbers Half-Time Run
Leader: Tyler Weber
Start Location: SW Salmon and 20th
Start Time: 5:45am (arrive 10-15 min. early so we can start promptly at 5:45am)
Distance: 6.5 miles
Elevation Change: Approx. 1175ft.
Average Pace: ~10 min/mile
Bus Information: Check TriMet for bus information

Come join us for an early morning run to start your day. Daylight is now beginning, but lights/reflective clothing is still a good idea.

We will start at the corner of SW Salmon and 20th and will run through the Goose Hollow, Southwest Hills, Sylvan-Highlands, and Arlington Heights neigborhoods.

Wear running-appropriate shoes and bring water and a snack as needed.

Hope to see you there.
Tyler

3rd Saturday Walk - April 18th, 9-12

Name: ‘Scht Wiwnu Park, HI-LO Trail Loop (pronounced “Ish-chit Way-el-noo”)
Leader: Deb Small
Start Location: Street Parking on Capital Hill Rd
Start Time: 9 am (arrive 10-15 min. early so we can start promptly at 9am)
Distance: 3.05 miles
Elevation Change: 525 ft.
Average Pace: 2 mph
Bus Information: Due to schedule changes, check Tri Met for bus information
Special Notes: We will be walking the trails. Bring walking sticks if needed.

We will meet near the park sign on Capital Hill Rd. Please arrive by 8:45am to start at 9:00am.

We will be walking along part of the new HI-LO trail through Marshall Park, then loop around to Marigold HydroPark before heading back to where we started.

Bring a snack, water, good footwear, and dress appropriately for the weather (raingear? sunglasses?). Note that smoking on our walks is not permitted for health reasons. Kids and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome. Restrooms are at times hard to come by but we will try and find one along the way. Check the weather before you walk. Right now it is saying cloudy but fairly warm (50 deg.)