I love to find places like this when I vacation. It so cool to know that this is less than an hour from the Strip.
We took the hike to La Madre spring. It was pretty cool. If you are not used to hiking, especially in slightly higher elevations, then make sure you have plenty of water and are prepared. It is a pretty consistent uphill walk. It isn't overly difficult, you just need to be aware. There are a few shady places to enjoy a lunch at the end.
This was our first time so we were not sure what to expect, and didn't have a ton of time. Next time, we will spend some more time at the Calico Hills. This area seemed really cool. But it is also crowded. It definitely looks like you need to get to this are early so you don't struggle for a parking spot.
This was a good escape from the Strip.