Early Monday on one of Bountiful's most trafficked canyon routes, a group of teens out for a hike made a grim discovery: the body of a woman near the Mueller Park trail. Their 6 a.m. call to police triggered a swift law-enforcement response and a brief closure of the popular trailhead while authorities worked to figure out what happened. Investigators say it is still too early to tell whether the woman's death is suspicious.
How the discovery unfolded
According to KSL NewsRadio, the teen hikers contacted authorities shortly before officers and first responders arrived and located the woman near the trail. Members of the Davis County Sheriff's Office and the Bountiful Police Department blocked access to the Mueller Park trail entrance while detectives documented the scene. Officials released only limited information as the area remained an active investigation site.
Why Mueller Park matters to local hikers
Mueller Park sits along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and is one of Bountiful's busiest access points into the foothills, pulling in hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders in every season. The canyon features well-loved spots such as Elephant Rock and several loop options, and local leaders have worked in recent years to upgrade the system to better handle steady crowds. The Davis Journal has highlighted both the trail's popularity and the improvements made to keep it in shape.
Investigation underway and how to help
Police say the case remains under active investigation and, as of Monday morning, they "could not immediately confirm" whether the death appeared suspicious, as reported by KSL NewsRadio. Detectives continued processing the area at the trailhead and collecting evidence. Authorities are asking anyone who was in the Mueller Park area early Monday, or who has relevant photos, video, or information, to contact investigators. Tip lines and contact information are available on the Bountiful Police Department and the Davis County Sheriff's Office websites.
