February 27, 2023
Parks Canada is continuing wildfire risk reduction efforts in Jasper National Park. Beginning this week, tree removal activities are starting around Pyramid Lake Resort, including along a section of trail 2. Pyramid Lake and Pyramid Lake Resort are located near the base of Pyramid Mountain, approximately 7 km north of the Jasper townsite. This work is expected to be completed within the next three to four weeks.
To ensure safety from tree-felling operations, trail 2, between the junction of trails 2g and 15a, will be closed to the public.
This closure is in place to ensure the safety of the public while crews and equipment are operating. For closure details and up-to-date information, visit parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper-alerts.
Removing dead or dying trees in strategic areas is one of the ways Parks Canada continues to reduce the risk of wildfire and manage the impacts of mountain pine beetle in Jasper National Park. Crews will selectively remove dead pine trees while protecting Douglas fir and other deciduous trees.