Editing Wii Maple Treeway

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|image=[[File:MKW Maple Treeway Overlook.png|250px]]  

|appearances=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2020)

|cups=[[Star Cup]] (''Wii'')<br>[[Leaf Cup]] (''7'')

|tours=[[Halloween Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Rosalina Tour]]<br>[[Cat Tour]]<br>[[Peach vs. Daisy Tour]]<br>[[Bowser vs. DK Tour]]<br>[[Los Angeles Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Autumn Tour]]<br>[[Halloween Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Holiday Tour (2021)]]

|ghost=02:58.633 by Nin★pico (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Diddy Kong]] in the [[Classic Dragster]])</small><br>2:53.560 by Nin★Asakaw (''7'')<br><small>([[Wiggler]] with the [[Standard Kart]], [[Wood|Wood tires]], and [[Super Glider]])</small>

|expert_ghost=02:37.812 by Nin★MUGI★ (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Diddy Kong]] on the [[Sneakster]])</small><br>2:34.877 by Ret★Bill (''7'')<br><small>([[Wiggler]] with the [[Egg 1]], [[Sponge|Sponge tires]], and [[Flower Glider]])</small>

|wifi=No longer available ([[Wii]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])

|music=''Mario Kart Wii''[[File:MKW Maple Treeway Theme.oga]]

|map=''Mario Kart Wii''<br>[[File:Maple Treeway MKWii layout.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 WiiMapleTreeway.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map MapleTreewayWii.png|140px]]

'''Maple Treeway''' is the third race course in the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. It takes place in a large forest during autumn. The track consists of racing on tree branches, on the treetops and even within the trees themselves. [[Wiggler]]s make their home on the treetops, and driving into them will hinder any racer. [[Leaf pile]]s flank various parts of the track, and driving through them reveals [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]s and [[Banana]]s, and rarely, [[Super Star|Star]]s. The course's name may be a portmanteau of the words "tree" and "{{wp|freeway}}."

The course reappears in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting with the [[Halloween Tour (2020)|2020 Halloween Tour]], making it the first course originally from ''Mario Kart Wii'' to reappear in that game.

 

Despite not sharing much similarity, the music used for Maple Treeway is also used for [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Wii)|Bowser's Castle]], albeit rearranged into a slower, lower-pitched, and more sinister version. Additionally, another arrangement of it is heard in the second half of the credits music along with [[Luigi Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Luigi Circuit]]/[[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Mario Circuit]] and [[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]]. In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', a slower-paced Eastern rendition of Maple Treeway's music plays in the [[Tranquil Pipes Teahouse]] of [[Shogun Studios]].

 

[[File:Mapletreeway1.png|225px|thumb|left|Right after the starting line]]

The course starts out with a slight downhill curve with the very first set of item boxes. After the set of item boxes, there is a curve to the left which leads to a Barrel Cannon, that will blast the player into an incoming treetop, directly through the leaves and branches of the tree.

 

After the player lands, the player turns right and through some [[leaf pile]]s, which may reveal a simple banana flying from it, but it could be possible that a mushroom or a star flies from the scattered leaf pile. The player will then exit the insides of the tree and see a large branch, making a left U-turn toward a large circular arena with two [[Wiggler]]s on it. The turn on the branch is very tight and the player can fall off both sides if they happen to drift incorrectly.  

In the large circular area, there are two Wigglers who trot about on their own and some more leaf piles for the player to drive through. The Wiggler will bounce back the player if the player touches the Wigglers, but no other effect will take place.  

After the Wiggler area, there is a slight dropping right turn on a branch, which has two [[Dash Panel]]s on them. The player may also fall off both sides in this area, so the player must be careful where to use the Dash Panels. Also, if the player is very slow, they will fall off before the curve with a [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]] ramp, since there is a small gap in between the Dash Panel sections and the section with half-pipe ramp in it. In the section with the half-pipe ramp in it, there is a curve that leads right with a small crevice that it is possible to fall into. On the ramp are item boxes that the player can use. After that area the track is very straight, with some more leaf piles in it. After the player drives for a very little bit, the player will drive across a narrow bridge, which makes it easy for heavier players to knock lighter players off.

After the bridge is a ramp with a Dash Panel on it. The player may do a trick on that ramp and land on one more thick branch. After a very slight turn to the left, there is a net, where the player may perform tricks on. The A.I. tends to fall off in this area of the course and the wavy bridge may also throw the player off course when performing stunts and into the land far below the bridge. After the bridge is a very straight path, with two tree roots obscuring the path. The player may perform a trick if they manage to drive off them like a ramp. After the roots, the player will reach the [[Finish Line (object)|finish line]].

*After the player starts the race, they will see a small opening to the right of the track. Once the player swerves into the opening, they may use a Mushroom to boost over the slow overgrowth, and then they will drive across a small wooden bridge. On the bridge is a Dash Panel and two item boxes. After they exit the bridge, the driver will be a short distance away from the large cannon. Despite having a large off-road portion at the start, it is more optimal to take the cut without a Mushroom since that means the items they get from the subsequent boxes will be better and then they will be able to quickly take those into a high position.

*After the net, players can swerve left or right and drive on the tree branches. There is an [[Item Box]] and a [[ramp]] with a Dash Panel at the end of the branch.

*A very difficult shortcut can be performed just after the [[Wiggler]] section. By driving near the left edge of the tree branch before the U-turn and using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] while aiming right, it is possible to skip the turn entirely and land on the subsequent straightaway. This can also be performed without a Mushroom, though it is more difficult.<ref>Marc (March 6, 2012). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua4vPuVj24s MKWii Maple Treeway U-Turn skip]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>

*An unintended glitch can be performed on the curve of the final tree branch before the finish line section. If the player falls slowly enough by repeatedly and simultaneously accelerating and braking, instead of being picked up by Lakitu, they will fall and land on the ground beneath the track and be able to explore, as most of the ground is solid.

{{right|[[File:TournamentNovember1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|November 2008's 1st tournament.]]}}

The first tournament of November 2008 took place at Maple Treeway. Players had to collect all fifteen coins that were hidden in the leaves in the least time possible. Four Wigglers were roaming around the area as well. The tournament was later repeated as the first tournament of November 2010 and later the first tournament of March 2012. It was also repeated as the second tournament of May 2013, but with a "karts only" restriction.

[[File:MapleTreewayMK7.png|thumb|225px|left|Maple Treeway in ''Mario Kart 7'']]

Maple Treeway returns as a [[classic course]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' as the fourth and final race of the [[Leaf Cup]].  

The launch after the start/finish line now encompasses a [[Glide Ramp]]. Players cannot aim their flight and they are also no longer immune to items while in the launcher, and being hit by anything (or intentionally stowing their glider) will result in having to be rescued by [[Lakitu]].

 

After the Wiggler area, the branch (which it has two Dash Panels) is now flat. The half-pipe after the branch with two Dash Panels was also removed. After the final turn of this track, instead of a waving metal net off which racers can perform tricks, a Glide Ramp allows them to cross this large gap. Additionally, the leaf piles may also now release [[coin]]s and [[Green Shell]]s. Despite the course being slightly shortened, it is the longest classic course in the game. It also includes a falling leaves effect.

*A glitch exists on this course that can be used by taking the path with the bridge to the cannon. By hopping on the right of the tunnel's side, the player will enter the cannon with elevated height and by aiming the glider upward the player will land on the section on top of the tree with the giant Wigglers.<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTyJjH9rRmA</ref>

[[File:MKT Maple Treeway.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'' with [[Jack-o'-lantern]]s]]

Maple Treeway reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[Halloween Tour (2020)|2020 Halloween Tour]]. It plays akin to its ''Mario Kart 7'' iteration, but with only a few subtle changes, such as the removal of the [[Dash Panel]] on the bridge at the beginning, the leaves on the course being made a more solid orange, the section after the treetop being widened, and the halfpipe ramp from ''Mario Kart Wii'' being reimplemented in the same location. The track was visually overhauled, with a more fantasy-like feel and the section up to the top of the tree being redesigned to be more open, showing the landscape. The ''Mario Kart'' logo on the starting banner has also changed to the modern logo. The course is a favorite of [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Toad|Toad (Party Time)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Fairy)]], [[Mario|Mario (Halloween)]], [[Pauline|Pauline (Rose)]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Painter)]], [[Tanooki Mario]], [[Bowser|Bowser (Santa)]], and [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]]. It can also be a favorite of [[Mario|Mario (Baseball)]] if he reaches level 3, and [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Gold)]] and [[King Boo|King Boo (Gold)]] if they reach level 6. It is the first course in ''Mario Kart Tour'' to include half-pipe ramps from ''Mario Kart Wii''. As with other courses in the game, Maple Treeway has an R variant, a T variant, and an R/T variant, referred to as '''Maple Treeway R''', '''Maple Treeway T''', and '''Maple Treeway R/T''' respectively; the R and T variants were introduced alongside the normal variant in the 2020 Halloween Tour, while the R/T variant was introduced in the [[Autumn Tour]]. In the R/T variant, the gliding sections are replaced with some ramps and [[Mushroom Trampoline]]s. Maple Treeway is the third course after DS DK Pass and DS Airship Fortress to be the signature course of two tours (the 2020 Halloween Tour and the Autumn Tour).

For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of Wii Maple Treeway tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of Wii Maple Treeway tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].

[[File:MKW Maple Treeway Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|Trading Card]]

*'''European website bio:''' "''Wind in and out of the trees and dash across huge branches as the autumn leaves fall on this spectacular forest track.''"

*'''Trading Card bio:''' "''Maple Treeway is a track that offers a vast array of terrain. There are tricky turns and a plethora of pesky obstacles and baddies for you and your rivals to navigate and avoid. Watch out for the piles of leaves as they will make your race miserable if you make contact with one of them.''"

**"''Maple Treeway from Mario Kart Wii is here!<br>Be extra cautious of the big Wigglers!<br>It's time for the Halloween Tour!''"<ref>mariokarttourEN (October 21, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1318796659082596353 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved October 23, 2020.</ref>

**"''The newly added Maple Treeway will feature the reds and oranges of fall, and a bunch of jack-o'-lanterns!<br>You'll even get points for hitting jack-o'-lantern''{{sic}}'' with items!''"<ref>mariokarttourEN (October 23, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1319541568060215296 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved October 23, 2020.</ref>

Mapletreeway3.png|The [[Wiggler]] area

MK7MapleTreewayWigglerSection.jpg|Wigglers on the course

MKT Icon MapleTreewayWii PaulineRose.png|The course icon with Pauline (Rose)

MKT Icon MapleTreewayRWii Yoshi.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Yoshi

MKT Icon MapleTreewayTWii CatPeach.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Cat Peach

MKT Icon MapleTreewayTWii DaisyFairy.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Daisy (Fairy)

MKT Icon MapleTreewayRTWii Yoshi.png|The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Yoshi

MKT Auto Mode.jpg|Demonstration of the game's auto mode

MKT King Boo Gold Cheering.jpg|King Boo (Gold) cheering after a race in camera mode

==Names in other languages==

|SpaA=Camino Forestal

|SpaAM=Forest Road

|SpaE=Senda del Arce

|SpaEM=Maple Trail

|FraA=Chemin à la Sucrerie

|FraAM=Road to the Sugar Shack

|FraE=Bois Vermeil

|PorAM=Maple Wood

|Kor=단풍나무 로드

|KorR=Danpungnamu Rodeu

|KorM=Maple Tree Road

|ChiSM=Maple Tree House

|ChiTM=Maple Tree House}}

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