The trailhead, Deer Ridge Off-Leash Dog Trailhead, is in the foothills above Draper. To reach it:

• Take exit 288 from I-15 S and head east off the highway on Highland Drive.
• About 1 mile from the highway, turn right onto Traverse Ridge Road.
• Follow Traverse Ridge Road for about 3.4 miles to Deer Ridge Drive.
• Follow Deer Ridge Drive about a mile to its end at the trailhead.

From the parking area, head up on the wide gravel road/trail. Stay on the obvious wide path as you pass multiple junctions with smaller trails. You will walk in a counterclockwise direction heading gradually uphill until you can see the Alien Tower off to the southeast. Pass by the first spur trail you see and take the second, at about 1 mile from the trailhead.. This second trail heads off south from the gravel road and leads up the ridge to the Alien Tower.

When done visiting the tower, head back to the junction with the wide trail and keep walking in a counter-clockwise direction to finish the loop. Just before the wide trail comes to a dead end, head north on a narrow trail that will loop east and then north. We enjoyed looking at the Far Side Comics on some of the trail signs in this area that explain the origins of the names of the spur trails. After a few minutes, you will join up with the wide gravel trail that you began on. Take a right to return to the parking area.