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Mark Lees, M.A., CADC- CAS
What is Hiker Therapy and how did it evolve?
Fee/Book a Session
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Hikes
POPS TAKE US TO THE TOP An Amazing Father and Son Adventure Coated in Love
Mental Health, Crisis (including hotlines), and Recovery Resources
Psychoeducational Articles and Handouts
How Hiking Supports Mental, Physical, and Recovery Health: Articles and Resources
Motivational Speaking
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Hikes!

It’s A Volcano! Lake Calavera Preserve: Carlsbad, CA….10/08/2020 October 15, 2020
Iron Mountain, Poway CA 01/31/2020 Hiker Therapy February 1, 2020
Monserate Mountain Preserve, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, 03/06/2019 Hiker Therapy March 16, 2019
Oakzanita Peak via East Mesa Fire Road Trail: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, East Mesa Trailhead 01/10/2019 Hiker Therapy January 11, 2019
Ramona Grasslands County Preserve; Ramona. CA 11/07/2018 Hiker Therapy November 13, 2018
Hike The Lagoon: Batiquitos Lagoon; Carlsbad, CA 09/16/2018 Hiker Therapy September 23, 2018
Santa Margarita River Trail, Fallbrook, CA Father’s Day Hike 06/18/2017 Hiker Therapy June 27, 2018
Cedar Creek Falls Trail Julian, CA 04/28/2018 Hiker Therapy May 5, 2018
Double Peak Trail San Marcos, CA 03/04/2018 Hiker Therapy March 8, 2018
Iron Mountain, Poway, CA Feb., 17, 2018 Hiker Therapy February 24, 2018
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway, CA 02/03/2018 Hiker Therapy February 4, 2018
Pyles Peak via Cowles Mountain Service Road, Barker Way Trailhead: Hiker Therapy 01/14/2018 January 20, 2018
Cowles Mountain via Barker Way; Cowles Mountain Service Road Trail: 10/22/2017 Hiker Therapy October 22, 2017
Lake Calavera Preserve and Volcano!: Sky Haven West Trailhead: Hiker Therapy 07/15/17 July 29, 2017
Fireworks Hike! Double Peak Mountain, San Marcos , CA 07/04/2017 : Hiker Therapy June 30, 2017
Beach Hike! Torrey Pines State Beach to Black’s Beach, 06/18/2017: Hiker Therapy June 24, 2017
Garnet Peak: via Pacific Crest Trail at Penny Pines; Pine Valley, CA Hiker Therapy 05/28/2017 June 10, 2017
Hike The Hollywood Sign @ Hollywood Hills, CA 04/12/2017 Hiker Therapy April 16, 2017
Iron Mountain: Poway, CA: 04/01/2017……. April 4, 2017
Eagle Rock: Pacific Crest Trail Los Coyotes Indian Reservation: 03/04/2017 Hiker Therapy March 11, 2017
Hell Hole Canyon Trail to Maidenhair Falls, Anza Borrego State Park, 02/20/2017 February 21, 2017
Eagle Peak Hike: Julian CA 01/16/2017 January 21, 2017
Off The Menu San Diego County Hiking Trails…A list of the best kept secret hiking trails in San Diego County November 12, 2016
Big Black Mountain, Ramona CA July 31, 2016
My Top Ten Hikes in San Diego County June 11, 2016
Hike Stonewall Peak, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Julian, CA June 5, 2016
Stanley Peak Daley Ranch Escondido CA 03/20/2016 March 28, 2016
Guatay Mountain: Pine Valley, CA 02/15/2016 March 5, 2016
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, 1209 Farmer Rd, Julian, CA : 01/21/2016 January 23, 2016
Double Peak Mountain Trail: North San Diego County 09/26/2015 Hiker Therapy September 27, 2015
Lawson and Gaskill Peaks: Hiking the East County 03/21/2015 April 18, 2015
San Miguel Mountain, Chula Vista, CA: Difficult but so Rewarding and Great views from the Summit! 01/25/15 February 16, 2015
Iron Mountain Poway, CA: 01/18/15 January 24, 2015
Monserate Mountain – Fallbrook Land Conservancy 11/07/2014 November 22, 2014
Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve: Roundtrip; West Approach to East and back….08/02/14 Hiker Therapy August 23, 2014
Hiking The East County of San Diego: McGinty Mountain! 06/14/2014 June 28, 2014
Coming Soon: Short and Steep but what a view!……Mt Woodson from Hwy 67 Fire Station…3/15/14 March 15, 2014
Hell Hole Canyon, Valley Center, CA: 01/31/2014 February 6, 2014
A top 5 Hike!…Volcan Mountain Wildlife Preserve, Julian California November 19, 2013
Hike the HIghest Peak in the City of San Diego: Cowles Mountain November 6, 2013
Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Julian, CA: Back Country Hiking Hiker Therapy October 19, 2013
Monserate Mountain Preserve Fallbrook, CA Hiker Therapy August 13, 2013
Calavera Mountain: Lake Calavera Preserve, Tri-City Area, San Diego North County June 13, 2013
Cedar Creek Falls Hike, Julian, CA 03/29/2013 Hiker Therapy April 1, 2013
Urban Hike: Seven (7) Bridges San Diego Hiker Therapy March 8, 2013
Hybrid Hike: Iron Mountain/Ellie Lane Trail. Poway, CA January 14, 2013
Hike it! @ Mt. Gower Open Space Preserve, Ramona, California…..November 2012 December 8, 2012
Grounded on the Trail, Grounded in Life by Mark Lees, M.A., Hiker Therapy October 28, 2012
Cowles Mtn, Mission Trails Regional Park, Santee.CA; Big Rock Rd. Trailhead, September 2012 October 3, 2012
The Laguna Mountains: BIg Laguna Loop Hike via the Sunset, BIg Laguna and Pacific Crest Trails: September 10, 2012

Articles

07/04/2015…New Research Suggests Nature Walks are Good for Your Brain
A Natural Fit: Therapy and exercise needn’t be mutually exclusive. Here’s how to incorporate the outdoors, walking and other exercise into therapy in a way that’s good for clients and for you.
Being in Nature is Theraputic!
Big Laguna Trail Loop: Trail loop provides tour of mountain landscapes
Doctors tell Us How Hiking Can Change Our Brains
Don't be a rescue statistic – bring water on hike
Exercise and Addiction – 12 Good Reasons Go To take A Hike!
Fun local Hike in the North County! Manchester Preserve an Island of Natural Beauty
Health Benefits of Hiking ! (an Aerobic Excersize)
How Hiking can Kill Anxiety, Depression and Build Resistance
How Hiking Relieves Stress!
How Walking in Nature Changes The Brain
How Walking Works To Cure Anxiety
Rattlesnakes on San Diego County Hiking Trails
Take a Hike: Carlsbad's Ridgeline Trail
Ten Reasons Why Hiking Is Good for You
This Vet Overcame His PTSD By Hiking 12 US National Parks
Why Hiking is the Perfect Mind and Body Soul Workout

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