Clearing his mind! Justin Bieber looks pensive as he hikes with a friend in the Hollywood Hills 

He's had a whirlwind few weeks, what with deactivating his Instagram account, dating Sophia Richie and having a public feud with his ex Selena Gomez.

So it's no surprise Justin Bieber wanted some time to clear his head.

The 22-year-old went hiking in Hollywood hills with a friend on Tuesday.

Time to think: Justin Bieber went hiking in Hollywood hills with a friend on Tuesday

Time to think: Justin Bieber went hiking in Hollywood hills with a friend on Tuesday

The Where Are You Now singer wore a pair of red shorts with a white tank top, while carrying a blue backpack and having what appeared to be a serious conversation with his friend.

They met up with his bodyguard at the bottom of the popular Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles at the end.

Throughout the hike Justin looked pensive and thoughtful.

Relaxed: Throughout the hike Justin looked pensive and thoughtful before meeting up with his bodyguard at the bottom of the popular Runyon Canyon trail

Relaxed: Throughout the hike Justin looked pensive and thoughtful before meeting up with his bodyguard at the bottom of the popular Runyon Canyon trail

Meanwhile Justin's new relationship with Sophia is still hitting headlines.

Lionel Richie and Sophia were spotted by TMZ when the publication started asking about Justin and their relationship.

Even though the 18-year-old has been flaunting her love for the pop star since the two became an item in early August - apparently she still feels awkward around her dad.

Catching up: The Where Are You Now singer wore a pair of red shorts with a white tank top, while carrying a blue backpack and having what appeared to be a serious conversation with his friend

Catching up: The Where Are You Now singer wore a pair of red shorts with a white tank top, while carrying a blue backpack and having what appeared to be a serious conversation with his friend

Keeping fit: Justin looked in good shape as he made his way to the hike trail

Keeping fit: Justin looked in good shape as he made his way to the hike trail

She was horrified when her 1980s crooner dad Lionel was asked about her budding romance with the Purpose singer.

During a shopping trip over the weekend in Beverly Hills, the teen said she was 'uncomfortable' when dad was put on the spot about her love life, causing her to run off 

Thinking about her? Meanwhile Justin's new relationship with Sophia is still hitting headlines
Thinking about her? Meanwhile Justin's new relationship with Sophia is still hitting headlines

Thinking about her? Meanwhile Justin's new relationship with Sophia is still hitting headlines

'I'm uncomfortable,' the Flaunt cover girl said. 'Gonna start running.' She had on a red sweatshirt and tight grey jeans.

Lionel made it clear he has been told not to say a thing about the teen and the chart topper.

'I'm not going there,' said the Endless Love singer as he waved his hand. 'I have strict instructions not to go there.' 

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