Water bodies, watersheds and storm water
Trickle Spring main view
Trickle Spring
Location
Trickle Spring is located in the Seminole State Forest about 1.6 miles southeast of Cassia. From the south entrance of Seminole State Forest on State Road 46 (about 0.4 mile west of the Wekiva River), turn north and drive past the stop sign, through the gate, and cross the bridge over Black Water Creek. Drive about 0.2 mile past the bridge to the next intersection. Turn right at the intersection, and go 1.2 miles to the intersection of two horse trails and Palatka Road. Walk toward the left onto the northernmost horse trail (vehicles are not permitted on horse trails), and go about 0.5 to 0.6 mile. From the right side of trail, walk about 120 feet toward the northwest to Trickle Springs. Access and fee information can be obtained at the Seminole State Forest south entrance.
Latitude 28°52’17.2” N, Longitude 81°27’06.0” W
Sec. 6, T 19 S, R 29 E
Trickle Spring pool
Description
Trickle Spring forms a small pool from a low discharge vent in the side of the hillside. The spring run flows northward into wetlands and then into Sulphur Run.
Discharge and water quality
No discharge measurements or water quality data are available for Trickle Spring. Only pH and temperature have been measured (see the table below).
Summary statistics at Trickle Spring
| Trickle Spring | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| pH, field | 7.14 | 2005 |
| Water temperature, °C | 22.5 | 2005 |
mg/L = milligrams per liter
cfs = cubic feet per second
