They call this a class II rapid. The only one in central Florida. It is a scenic river with a few little riffles like this, surrounded by Cypress trees and knees.
It definitely looks more menacing from this from this angle. The Cypress knees look like gnomes lining the river to guide you through the rough water.
Just feet from the river's edge, the Cypress gives way to Saw Palmetto and Sabal Palm. I also saw a rouge Orange tree which squirrels had feasted on. I tried one. It was rather seedy but very tasty.
There are several miles of trail to a backcountry camp. I saw some feral swine on the way. Once away from the river, I was walking through Live Oak with the requisite palms.
This Red Shouldered Hawk was having lunch in the picnic area.
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