Antelope Trail - Hiking trail near Boise, Idaho, United States - Description

The trail passes through conifer forests, high meadows and open areas. There are panoramic views of West Mountain and the Squaw Creek drainage. Flora and fauna are abundant in the area. Wildflowers can be seen throughout most of the year. Elk, deer and bear are common. The trail is not maintained on a regular schedule. The trail may be hard to locate due to livestock use.
The trail starts next to National Forest Road 653 (NF-653). The trail follows a small creek upslope for about ½ to ¾ of a mile. From the creek the trail follows the ridge top east, then turns south and drops down into Antelope Creek. The trail crosses Antelope Creek, continues south and crosses the south fork of Antelope Creek. It then follows the ridge south until the trail intersects with Renwyck Trail.

The intersection at Renwyck Trail is unmarked. The trails are well used and easy to see.

From the intersection of State Highway 52 and the Sweet/Ola road, travel north to Ola. The pavement ends, and becomes NF-618. Follow NF-618 to the junction of NF-626 (Sagehen Reservoir). Follow NF-626 to the intersection with NF-609 and take NF-609 north to Antelope Swale. At Antelope Swale, turn northeast on NF-653 and follow it for 2 miles to the trailhead.