Come celebrate the official launch of SW Trails’ 6.3‑mile trail from Hillsdale to Lake Oswego. Be part of this major step forward for our community. 

Agenda subject to change.

Saturday, September 19, 2026, Ida B. Wells High School Cafeteria

Morning Welcome & Mingling

• 8:00 AM — Doors Open Mingle, enjoy refreshments and explore vendor tables

 Opening Remarks & Guest Speakers

• 9:00 AM — Welcome & HousekeepingBrian Brady, Project Manager, SWTrails

• 9:05 AM — The History & Vision of the TrailDon Baack, Founder, SWTrails

• 9:15 AM —Andrea Salinas, US Representative, Oregon’s 6th District

• 9:25 AM — Rob Wagner, Oregon Senate President, District 19

• 9:35 AM — Joe Buck, Mayor Lake Oswego

• 9:45 AM — Keith Wilson, Mayor Portland

• 9:55 AM – Q&A

• 10:00 AM– Sign unveiling

Trail Launches & Breakout Activities. Look for signs of the activity you are interested in:

• HI-LO Trail Run Led by Brian Brady

• Guided Full-Length Walk*Led by Don Baack

• Short Walk (3.1 Miles) Led by Debbie Small

• Trash Clean-Up at IBW – Led by Mayor Keith Wilson

Important Transportation Note: > Return transportation from Lake Oswego back to Hillsdale will be provided only for the guided full-length walk. All other participants will need to arrange their own transportation.