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Anonymous from Columbus on 7/27/2025 9:31:50 AM:
Going to be riding the trail in September. Will be riding tubeless. Will we have problems with thorns?

 
Dougt from Castana, Ia on 7/27/2025 10:11:24 AM:
It's probably too early to tell what it will be like in Sept, but 2 of us do it out and back every fall and the last 3-4 years the goatheads haven't been too bad. Before that there were years when it was a death trap but trail maintenance has been much better.

 
Alex from Lincoln on 7/28/2025 9:10:25 AM:
I've only had one flat report and it's up for debate if it's from the trail or moving off the trail in towns or a park. If you're tubeless you'll be fine but always have a tube for backup. If you do pick one up, I have had luck just leaving it in. It'll break off and the thorn part will act like a plug, your sealant will do the rest. September is a great time to ride the trail, enjoy the adventure!

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