We came to Providence Mountains State Reserve to visit Mitchell Caverns, but having no reservations for the cavern tour and only being able to get on a wait list we arrived a few hours before the tour. After chatting with the very friendly state rangers, we set off on a short hike. The trail was well marked and not strenuous, but the scenery of the desert surrounding and below us was spectacular. We lucked out and got on the cavern tour, but even if we didn't, the many hours drive out here would have been worth it