# Amicalola Falls First Day Hike and Birds of Prey Show

> Event for families in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area (GA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Jan 1 · 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Where: Amicalola Falls Visitor Center, 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
- Official page: https://checkout.xola.app/index.html#seller/6310aeb1ebe1d5721e38bc74/experiences/6ada5491e99e3d0f8a02bdda
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

New Year's Day ranger-led First Day Hikes at Amicalola Falls, with starts at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., plus a Birds of Prey show at 11:30 a.m. in the visitor center. All ages are welcome. The event page says the program is free and asks visitors to reserve a hike time.

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