The incident happened Nov. 21 when a woman was hiking on the trail along the 17000 block of Mulholland Drive, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
[Ads /]
Authorities say the suspect approached the woman from behind, forced her into a secluded area and sexually assaulted her.
The suspect is described as a 30-year-old man with a two-inch scar on his right forearm.
Anybody with information is urged to contact detectives at (818) 374-7717 or (877) 527-3247.
[Ads /]
Authorities recommend hiking in pairs and carrying a cell phone in case of an emergency, as well as being aware of your surroundings.