From 9th Street and Main Avenue in Durango, head west on 9th Street toward Camino Del Rio. Turn left onto Camino Del Rio/ Hwy 550. After 4.7 miles turn right to stay on Hwy 550, and continue for 25 miles. Before reaching the town of Aztec, NM, turn left onto Road 2651. After 1.8 miles, turn right at an intersection. After 0.6 miles turn left onto another road which will lead to the main trailhead for Alien Run. All of these roads are well service roads that will be messy in wet weather.