Brewer Lake

Total Miles
3.0

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Brewer Lake
6

Trail Overview

If you are a beginner, or looking to test out a new vehicle, this is a great easy trail. The trail is short but provides beautiful views of Shaver Lake below. The last three quarters of a mile will appeal to those looking for a challenge. Great campspots available.

Photos of Brewer Lake

Brewer Lake
Brewer Lake

Difficulty

Difficult: Most of this trail is easy to moderate, but the last 1 3/4 mile is extremely difficult. Boulders are large, sharp and tightly spaced. Stock vehicle owners will need to hike after Wpt. 02.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

Chris M
Oct 12, 2025
4x4
Open
Eric U
Sep 19, 2025
2021 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Muddy/Wet
Scott Kragh
Aug 23, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Fun trail for newer 4X4 enthusiasts. This is one of the easier trails in the area but still not an easy trail. It’s good for people wanting to learn ins and outs of 4 wheeling.
Steve Cleaver
Jun 19, 2024
4x4
Open

Brewer Lake can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

From town of Shaver Lake, drive north 11.4 miles on paved Highway 168. Turn right on Forest Road 9S09 at parking lot for Tamarack Snow Park. After 3.4 miles on broken pavement, turn left on wide dirt road 9S69. Go another 1.9 miles and bear right on lesser 9S10. Brewer Lake Trail is on the left in another 1.3 miles. Note: You can also reach Brewer Lake from Dinkey Creek Road via Rock Creek Rd.

Brewer Lake Map

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