Hello fellow soakers and enthusiasts of natural hot springs. I am a Northern California resident going on ten years, and have in that time enjoyed many of the springs of the Eastern Sierra, route 395, Deep Creek and Trego near the Black Rock Playa, as well as established spots like Harbin and Orr. I am planning a trip to Las Vegas at the end of January. I'll be driving down from San Francisco, which I've made in about Eight and a half hours straight through, however this time around I am planning on exploring Sequoia national park along the way and perhaps spending a night in that general area. I am also hoping to take in some hot springs, ideally locations I have not been too before. Miracle and Remington seem like good possibilities, being a relatively short side trip from Bakersfield. I'm thinking of checking one of these spots out on the second morning before hitting the road and hopefully arriving in Vegas by mid afternoon. I would like to know what the weather and road conditions are like for the springs and the surrounding area typically in late January. I've read that Miracle may have been shut down, or some of the pools disassembled - anyone aware of the current situation?

If I have time, I am also aware of a few sites near Vegas and the Hoover Dam, but I have heard varying reports on their accessibility. Some are supposed to require a boat to reach, or difficult, skill intensive hikes. Are any of these reasonable for a quick day trip - hike of several hours coming from near the strip? Again, taking into consideration that I'll be making the trip in late January.

Thanks and regards