Editing Wii Mushroom Gorge

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{{race course infobox
|title=Mushroom Gorge
|image=[[File:Mushroom Gorge MKWii.png|300px]]
|appears_in=''[[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]]'' (2022)<!--Please DO NOT add Mario Kart 8 Deluxe until the course has been released<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]) (2022)-->
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]] (''Wii'')<br>[[Shell Cup]] (''7'')
|tours=[[Mii Tour]]<br>[[Samurai Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Cat Tour (2022)]]
|ghost=2:16.110 by Nin★Murak (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Toadette]] on the [[Quacker]])</small><br>2:02.292 by Nin★Kataok (''7'')<br><small>([[Toad]] with the [[Cloud 9]], [[Mushroom (tire)|Mushroom tires]], and [[Parafoil]])</small>
|expert_ghost=2:01.011 by Nin★Miki (''Wii'')<br><small>([[Toadette]] in the [[Mini Beast]])</small><br>1:50.526 by Ret★Jay (''7'')<br><small>([[Toad]] with the [[Pipe Frame]], [[Monster (tire)|Monster tires]], and [[Super Glider]])</small>
|wifi=No longer available ([[Wii]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])
|sample=''Mario Kart Wii'' / ''Mario Kart Tour''<br>Asuka Ohta, Ryo Nagamatsu [[File:MKW Mushroom Gorge Theme.oga]] ''Mario Kart 7'' (frontrunning) [[File:MK7_Wii_MushroomGorge_Frontrunning.oga]]
|map=''Mario Kart Wii''<br>[[File:Mushroom Gorge MKWii layout.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 WiiMushroomGorge.png|140px]]<br>[[File:Wii Toad Canyon.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map MushroomGorgeWii.png|140px]]
}}
'''Mushroom Gorge''' is the third course in the [[Mushroom Cup]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The course is located on a mountainous zone with tall [[Mushroom Platform]]s rising over cloudy [[pit]]s. Racers travel the course mainly on land; however, on a part of the course, they enter a cave where they find a pit full of [[Mushroom Trampoline]]s, which are mushrooms the racers use as platforms. Players can drive two different ways over these mushrooms to cross the cave. Red Mushroom Trampolines cause drivers to bounce, so players can do a [[trick]] while they are in the air to get a small boost of speed later. The green-capped Mushroom Trampolines, however, do not cause vehicles to bounce. Some [[Goomba]]s appear serving as obstacles on the track. Mushroom Gorge reappears in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' as a retro course of the [[Shell Cup]], and also returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting with the [[Mii Tour]] and in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in the [[Propeller Cup]].

The background music of this course is available as a selectable music track on the [[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]] stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and on any ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', as well as [[Battlefield]], Big Battlefield, Small Battlefield, and [[Final Destination]] as of the version 8.1.0 update of the latter.

==''Mario Kart Wii''==
[[File:MushroomGorge-Start-MKWii.png|thumb|230px|left|Toadette in the beginning part of the track]]
The track begins on a dirt road with [[Mushroom Trampoline]]s and [[Mushroom Platform]]s in the background. There is a slight turn to the right and another to the left, which brings racers to a wooden bridge that curves right. After that, there are [[Item Box]]es for the player to take and a jump with a single red Mushroom Trampoline, hanging over an abyss.

After that, there is a left turn in which the player can choose a longer path with Item Boxes and [[Dash Panel]]s or the shorter path with Mushroom Trampolines, which is the path that CPUs usually take. After this is an entrance into a cave, in which the road turns left and into an abyss with Mushroom Trampolines and Platforms all over. The player has two paths to take, and both involve the use of the Mushroom Trampolines in the cave. [[Item Box]]es also appear in the cave.

After exiting the cave, there is a left U-turn around an abyss. Goombas are on this part of the track, which act as obstacles. After passing the Goomba section, the player reaches is the [[Finish Line (object)|finish line]].

===Shortcuts===
[[File:MKW Mushroom Gorge Mountain Glitch.png|thumb|[[Daisy]] grinding on the mountain]]
In Mushroom Gorge, there is a shortcut that allows the player to speed past the regular curving route and get a boost. It can be performed without a mushroom (by jumping over the thinnest part of the grass and turning slightly right after bouncing off the first Mushroom Trampoline). After starting the race, the player should head to the left through an area with no fence and use a mushroom boost (or jump) to drive off the cliff and bounce off the Mushroom Trampolines below, landing on the bridge. This shortcut is utilized in a [[List of Mario Kart Wii glitches#Mushroom Gorge Cave Lap Glitch|glitch]] where racers turn around and bounce off the first Mushroom Trampoline and lean back to climb on the cliff, moving left for a while before being dropped onto the track before the finish line. Because of this, the deliberate shortcut and two Mushroom Trampolines were removed in ''Mario Kart 7''.

Also, by the last U-turn, if the player cuts across the grassy patch with some sort of speed boost and doesn't fall into the crevice, there is a time gain of a second or two. Players can also use a mushroom and jump across the gap itself. It is also possible to bounce off the final Mushroom Trampoline on the left side of the cave and climb on the left wall and get onto the other side of the gap; a Mushroom boost is required. In ''Mario Kart 7'', this can be done with the glider, but is much harder and costs time.

Whether intentional or not, hitting a jump boost will allow the racer to drive and drift off-course without losing speed. This status is removed after bouncing off a Mushroom Trampoline.

One more glitch can be done, but this one requires a Bullet Bill (only possible in the Wii version). When the player gets it, they must go into the cave and drive to the wooden ramp. When they perform a jump boost right on it, they must activate the Bullet Bill. This can be done in any position. After the Bullet Bill flies them to the end of the cave, the player should go into the grass right near the finish line and will notice that their speed will not slow down, thus negating the off-road debuff and saving time. However, this glitch wears off when the player jumps onto another Mushroom Trampoline.{{ref needed}}

==''Mario Kart 7''==
[[File:MushroomGorgeMK7.png|thumb|left|225px|right|The course in ''Mario Kart 7'']]
Mushroom Gorge reappears in ''Mario Kart 7'' as the third race in the [[Shell Cup]]. Due to graphical limitations, the Mushroom Trampolines are larger than in ''Mario Kart Wii'', and they are flat, and some mushrooms in the background have been removed. The arrows at the first split paths have been changed from brown to red. Some of the Dash Panels have been shifted around, with an extra one being added to the first split track section, and the one on the right at the split paths has been moved forward.

The most significant changes to the course are that the shortcut near the start of the track with the Mushroom trampolines has been removed, that inside the cave, five of the red mushroom trampolines have been removed, and that the green mushroom on the left route is now a blue mushroom trampoline that acts as a [[Glide Ramp]].
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==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT Mushroom Gorge.png|thumb|250px|View of the starting line]]
Mushroom Gorge returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a [[classic course]] starting from the [[Mii Tour]]. It is the third Wii course to be included in the game and the first since [[Wii DK Summit]] in the [[Snow Tour]] 28 tours prior. The course has received a graphical update. The starting line has been redesigned into a stone archway with the modern ''Mario Kart'' logo. Small Mushroom Trampolines and mushrooms now appear more prominently as background elements. Certain elements, like the elevation of the Mushroom Trampolines and the types of ramps used in some locations, had to be changed to accommodate for ''Mario Kart Tour''{{'}}s physics; there is also an additional Mushroom Trampoline in the cave section compared to the ''Mario Kart 7'' incarnation of the track. Players can also now perform Jump Boosts by dropping off Mushroom Platforms. There is no longer a Dash Panel on the first or second ramp of the course. One of the three [[Goomba]]s near the end of the course has also been removed. In the reverse variant, the Mushroom Platforms and Trampolines in the cave are replaced by blue Mushroom Trampolines.

The course is a favorite of [[Mario|Mario (Golf)]], [[Yoshi|Yoshi (Gold Egg)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Farmer)]], [[Donkey Kong Jr.|Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], [[Bowser#Dr. Mario World|Dr. Bowser]], and the [[Mii|Toad and Silver Mii Racing Suits]]. It can also be a favorite of [[Cat Mario|Cat Luigi]] and the [[Mii|Gold Mii Racing Suit]] if they reach level 6, and [[Cat Mario|Cat Toad]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach (Yukata)]] if they reach level 8.

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

==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
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[[File:MK8-Course-WiiMushroomGorge.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Mushroom Gorge in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'']]
Mushroom Gorge reappears in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of the second wave of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. It is the third course of the [[Propeller Cup]]. It uses its appearance from ''Mario Kart Tour'', albeit with graphical updates. Additionally, the mushrooms in the cave section are placed at different elevations again, like the versions prior to ''Tour''. The layout of the mushrooms in the cave section has been modified, featuring mushrooms to the left of the glider mushroom that were not originally present. The shortcut at the beginning of the ''Wii'' version of the course appears to return as well, with two lower red mushrooms appearing leading up to the bridge as opposed to the one tall one serving as a background element from ''Tour''.<ref>Nintendo (July 28, 2022). [https://youtu.be/xBly7QHQkYA Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Booster Course Pass - Wave 2 Release Date - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 28, 2022.</ref>

==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
[[File:MKW Mushroom Gorge Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|Trading Card]]
*'''Website bios:'''
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px]] "''Bouncing and pulling tricks off the red mushrooms is crazy fun, but it's tricky to keep your car out of the chasms.''"
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|20px]] "''Bounce your way through an underground cavern on top of giant mushrooms that double as trampolines. Whatever route you take, just make sure you land safely!''"
*'''[[Prima Games|Prima]] Guide:''' "''This is the first course to offer a multitude of tricks, as well as precarious edges and bottomless drops to avoid-or jostle your opponents into! The trick here is to figure out the quickest route when the course branches into two different paths, all the while avoiding the roaming Goombas, staying on the dirt track, and using the famous giant mushrooms as trampolines!''"<ref>Hogson, David. 2008. ''Mario Kart (Wii): Prima Official Game Guide'', pg 44.</ref>
*'''Trading Card bio:''' ''"Get ready for some precision mushroom-bouncing action on this track! Upon entering the cavern, staying to the right seems to be the path most racers will travel. However, taking the path to the left will surely allow you to get a better shot at scoring a useful Item from the plentiful Item Boxes."''

==Sponsors==
===''Mario Kart Wii'' / ''Mario Kart 7''===
*[[Mushroom]] (Trackside banners)

===''Mario Kart Tour''===
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Dream Gliders|Dream Gliders]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#1-Up Mushroom Car Insurance Group|1-Up Mushroom Car Insurance Group]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Automobile Association|Mario Automobile Association]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#1-Up Fuel|1-Up Fuel]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Shy Guy Metals|Shy Guy Metals]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Bullet Bill Speed Trial|Bullet Bill Speed Trial]] (Signs)

==Tournaments==
[[File:TournamentJune2.png|thumb|left|The second tournament of June 2008]]
The second tournament of June 2008 was a Time Trial of Mushroom Gorge. However, the course had to be driven through backwards. Ramps were added to the beginnings of the mushroom paths (or else it would be impossible to land on them without falling off). The same tournament later appeared as the second tournament of June 2010, the first tournament of December 2011, the second tournament of February 2013, and finally the only tournament of May 2014, the final tournament before the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
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==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
<gallery widths=150px>
MKW Mushroom Gorge Banner.png|The course banner
MushroomGorge-CoursePreview.gif|A preview of the course
Mushroom Gorge 2.png|The bridge
MKWiiBooster.png|A [[Dash Panel]]
Mushroom Gorge MKWii screenshot.png|Before the mushroom path
Mushroom Gorge Side Route.png|The alternate route before the cave
Mushroom Gorge Cave.png|Inside the cave
Mushroom Gorge MKWii exiting cave.png|Right outside the end of the cave
Toad'sFace Mushroom Gorge.png|The last turn where the [[Goomba]]s are
</gallery>

===''Mario Kart 7''===
<gallery widths=150px>
MK7 Mushroom Gorge.PNG|[[Toad]] racing on the course
MushroomGorgeMK7Start.jpg|The start of the race
MushroomGorgeMK7Glider.jpg|Gliding in the cave with the large mushrooms
</gallery>

===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
<gallery>
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeWii.png|The course icon with the Mario Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeWii ToadMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon with the Toad Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeWii Toadette.png|The course icon with Toadette
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeWii CatLuigi.png|The course icon with Cat Luigi
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeRWii.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Toad
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeRWii ToadetteExplorer.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Toadette (Explorer)
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeRWii CaptainToad.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Captain Toad
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeRWii CatRosalina.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Cat Rosalina
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeTWii.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Cat Toad
MKT Icon MushroomGorgeTWii Bowser.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Bowser
MKT Tour65 DiddyKongCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the challenge in the Diddy Kong Cup (Mii Tour)
MKT Tour65 LuigiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the challenge in the Luigi Cup (Mii Tour)
MKT Tour66 PinkGoldPeachCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the challenge in the Pink Gold Peach Cup (Samurai Tour)
MKT Tour67 FunkyKongCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the challenge in the Funky Kong Cup (2022 Yoshi Tour)
</gallery>

====Screenshots====
<gallery>
MKT Mii Tour Week 1 Drivers.jpg|[[Builder Mario]] and Builder Luigi gliding on the Reverse variant
MKT Shinobi Pipe Drivers.png|[[Shy Guy|Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)]], [[King Bob-omb]], King Bob-omb (Gold), and Shy Guy (Ninja) driving on the course
MKT Colorful Pipe.jpg|[[Birdo|Birdo (Black)]], [[Yoshi (species)|White Yoshi]], Yoshi, Pink Yoshi, Birdo (Yellow), Birdo, Red Yoshi, and Birdo (Light Blue) tricking on the course
MKT Kitty-Cat Pipe.jpg|[[Cat Mario|Cat Rosalina]], [[Meowser]], Cat Toad, and Cat Peach tricking on the course
MKT Mushroom Gorge Cave.png|View of the cave area
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=キノコキャニオン
|JapR=Kinoko Kyanion
|JapM=Mushroom Canyon
|ChiS=蘑菇峡谷
|ChiSR=Mógū Xiágǔ
|ChiSM=Mushroom Canyon
|ChiT=蘑菇峽谷
|ChiTR=Mógū Xiágǔ
|ChiTM=Mushroom Canyon
|Spa=Barranco Champiñón
|SpaM=Mushroom Cliff
|Fra=Gorge Champignon
|FraM=Mushroom Gorge
|Dut=Paddenstoelengrot
|DutM=Mushroom Cave
|Ger=Pilz-Schlucht
|GerM=Mushroom Canyon
|Ita=Gola Fungo
|ItaM=Mushroom Gorge
|Por=Ravina Cogumelo
|PorM=Mushroom Ravine
|Rus=Грибное ущелье
|RusR=Gribnoye ushchelye
|RusM=Mushroom Gorge
|Kor=버섯 캐니언
|KorR=Beoseot Kaenieon
|KorM=Mushroom Canyon
}}

==References==
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