Hope Martin Park Access
Hope Martin Park Access
Hope Martin Park Access is a carry-down access point on Black Hawk Creek featuring a 150-acre park with extensive amenities including restrooms, water fountains, picnic shelters, and playground equipment.
The Black Hawk Creek Water Trail begins at Hope Martin Park and extends approximately 14 miles downstream to Hudson.
Note that the existing launch has been subject to undercutting and erosion; improvements including better shoreline stabilization and easier access trails are recommended.
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