Though there are sources that dispute any real connection to enigmatic Doors frontman, the Jim Morrison cave still intrigues and enthuses weary hikers looking for a colorful experience in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Mountain views. Check.
Wacky Rocks. Check
Graffitied arrows pointing you in the right direction. Double check
And once you're finally in the vicinity, there's this. A perfect spiral of rocks, that look mysterious, eerie and very man-made.
Could this be a real life scene from Pet Semetary come to life? Or is this where the Malibu elite meet for their monthly blood sacrifices? Well, in reality, it's probably the work of some stoner kids who simply wanted to add something to magnify the aura and mystique of the area.
But enough of these shenanigans, time to turn around and dig into the main course— The Jim Morrison Cave.
After traversing a small, but rough, patch of shrubs, and climbing across some rocks, you finally come across the infamous "birth canal," which takes you right into the cave.
Now I'm not one for silly nicknames, but this pathway completely deserves the moniker, both aesthetically and because of its narrowness. It also looks like a vagina (there, I said it).
The portly need not try this part of the journey, which I mean with no judgement or disrespect; it's just that narrow of space to crawl through.
Once inside, the flurry of colorful awesomeness that smacks you in the face is quite a sight to see.
Just look at the display here; vibrant colors, psychedelic drawings, preachy quotes and some pretty nifty rock carvings. 
If you like this, check out another unique art hike Murphy Ranch in the Pacific Palisades.
As legend has it, this is the area where ol' Jim would drive up to at night— mind flying on whatever substance he could get ahold of— and scrawl his thoughts on the walls. If that is in fact true, those words are long gone, covered in a thick coat of pink paint that is reminiscent of Salvation Mountain.
Ultimately, the cave is small, but that's all part of the charm. You can have a picnic, meditate, stare at the sky or add your own art to the walls and ceiling.
Morrison or not, this cave delivers a unique and trippy experience to hikers looking for something with a payoff.
DIRECTIONS: There are lots of conflicting reports about how you get up to the Morrison cave, but it actually isn't that difficult at all.
From the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, find the 76 Gas Station (26101 Pacific Coast Hwy) at the intersection of PCH and Corral Canyon Rd. Drive up Corral Canyon for approximately 5 miles (it's a steep drive) until you hit a dirt path. Keep going until you reach the small parking lot, which is the entrance to all of the hikes of the area.
There are multiple paths to choose from, but pick the Corral Canyon Backbone trail. Hike for about .75 mile, there are arrows that help guide you, and you'll see the cave on the left, just before the rock spirals.
