Due to its location on the Appalachian Trail and proximity to many towns in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, it has become a popular spot for hiking.

Bake Oven Knob is a relatively accessible location on the Appalachian Trail.

[3] The hike is rocky, which a few points that require some scrambling, especially when attempting to reach certain lookouts.

[4] Bake Oven Knob offers views on either side of the Appalachian Trail, facing north and south, making the spot popular for hawk and eagle watching.

Another spring can be found about 0.1 miles (0.16 km) north on the Trail.