Jasper wildfire: Several trails, day use areas in national park to reopen Friday [Video]

Nearly seven weeks after a wildfire prompted an evacuation order for all of Jasper National Park, officials say some of the park’s trails and day use areas will reopen to visitors on Friday.

Parks Canada officials announced the news on social media Wednesday, and noted that anyone planning to travel to the mountainous park in western Alberta should be aware that “there are limited services and attractions available in Jasper at this time.”

“If you plan to travel to Jasper, check what’s open and available before you go,” officials said.

Along Miette Road, the areas set to reopen Friday include all pullouts and viewpoints, as well as the Miette Mine and Sulfur Skyline trails. In that area of the park, people should note that the Miette campground as well as the connector trail between Mine Trail and the campground will remain closed.

Along Highway 16, from the east gate of the park …