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      Police have now released a composite sketch of a man that attacked a woman Friday afternoon on a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

   According to reports, the 44-year-old victim was sexually assaulted and stabbed multiple times while she was on the trail. The attacker fled the scene and the victim made her way down the trail to Highway 441 where she flagged down a passing car who notified authorities at approximately 2:43 p.m. The woman was flown to UT Medical Center. Park rangers and Gatlinburg police closed the Gatlinburg Trail at both ends and combed the area.

   Authorities say they don't know a motive for the stabbing.

   The suspect is described as white, around 5'7", appearing to be in his 40s, with a thin build, a crew cut and a thin mustache. He wore black dress pants and a T-shirt. He also has multiple tattoos, including one on his stomach, and no distinctive accent. Police have released a composite sketch of the attacker. A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. All tips will be kept confidential.

   Anyone with any information about this incident should call the park dispatch emergency line at 865-436-9197.