Hamilton police said the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on a trail in the area of Upper Paradise and Donnici Drive.
According to police, a woman was walking on the trail when she was approached by an unknown man who dragged her off the trail.
He then proceeded to attack her but was interrupted by witnesses walking in the area, police said.
He left on foot heading south towards Upper Heaven.
The suspect is described as a black male between 18 and 24 years old, about six feet tall and weighing about 175 pounds. He has a lean athletic body with black curly hair. She was wearing a navy blue t-shirt, black or navy baggy jogging pants and carrying a cross body bag.
Police described the attack as “unprovoked” and said they were urging the public to be careful on footpaths in light of the incident.
They advised running with a partner when possible, telling someone the route you’re taking and how long you’ll be gone, avoiding unlit paths when it’s dark and carrying a mobile phone or personal alarm.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators.
