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Bake Oven Knob
4.7 ★★★★★ 565 Google reviews · Running trail in Germansville, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bake Oven Knob's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Easy view point, reached via a rocky trail, popular for hiking and families.
What runners say about Bake Oven Knob
“Please do not spray paint and graffiti the place up, it's a beautiful place.”
I've been coming here since I was a local teenager. I stopped going because there was too much graffiti...it was great to go back and see that they scrubbed off the graffiti. I was able to enjoy the view with my children. They seemed to have altered the path as well because it seemed easier to follow. Highly recommend!
Amazing hike, we parked at the trailhead off 309 N and hiked the Appalachian up through Knife's Edge, P's Peak, and Bear Rocks. Definitely not for the faint hearted. A lot of climbing over boulders, and inclines!!
Absolutely awesome spot! You can do the hike, or you can drive to the lot and do the light trail (maybe a half to three quarters of a mile?). We did the short walk because of time. Soooo worth it! Follow the white markings to the top! You shall be treated with incredibly peaceful views and maybe a show from the hawks.
Fairly easy path straight up the mountain, 15-20 minutes if that. It's a rocky path, with some spots a bit rockier than other parts but, my 11 and 8 year old did just fine. The view is breathtaking. There are snakes of all kinds around there so just be cautious and courteous of the nature around you.
Trail conditions & character
“Even though the weather was not great the day I went, the views from that point are awesome.”
“Amazing hike, we parked at the trailhead off 309 N and hiked the Appalachian up through Knife's Edge, P's Peak, and Bear Rocks.”
“It's a rocky path, with some spots a bit rockier than other parts but, my 11 and 8 year old did just fine.”
“Knife's Edge is awesome and is well marked just be sure to stay close to the blazes, maintain three points of contact on the steep bits and take some pictures on the flat rocks!”
“Knife's Edge is awesome and is well marked just be sure to stay close to the blazes, maintain three points of contact on the steep bits and take some pictures on the flat rocks!”
Plan your run at Bake Oven Knob
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteappalachiantrail.org
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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