Helix Flume Trail is a 4.1 mile (9,500-step) route located near Lakeside, California, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 341.1 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
This out and back route begins (and ends) with steep switchbacks. The climb provides sweeping views of the El Monte Valley and El Cajon Mountain (El Cap). The trail is narrow and rocky in places. Much of it is overgrown and parts are washed out. Wildlife bristles throughout the route and tracks and scat can be spotted easily. There are a few signs noting the history of the flume that brought water to the area.