Picnic Road

Picnic Road
Toads	58
Not-Bottomless Holes	17
Collectible Treasures	3
? Blocks	7
Enemies	Goombas Shy Guys Scaredy Rats

“Wow, this place is really beautiful! Nothing like bright, blooming flowers and abundant sunshine... In fact, it's so nice, I think we should stop and have a picnic.”

—Olivia, Paper Mario: The Origami King

Picnic Road is a location in Paper Mario: The Origami King, a mountain road connected to the Earth Vellumental Temple. It is located in the red streamer district. Several Toads can be found here, as well as near the temple. Notably, both the Earth Vellumental Temple and the Sensor Lab Headquarters can be found in this area. Picnic Road is located directly east of Peach's Castle and Toad Town, and south of Overlook Mountain.

In his flashback, Bob-omb reveals he traveled to Picnic Road first after washing up in Toad Town.

Layout

Right at the start, there is a Not-Bottomless Hole just to the right with a pile of leaves on the other side trapping a Green Toad. Coming up north, there are a few holes in the walls and caves, as well as in the ground near the flowers and plants. There are a few enemies in the area, such as Goombas, as well as a Not-Bottomless Hole below a ? Block containing a 100-Coin. Notably, some of the nearby flowers have butterflies which can be hammered to be revealed as Toads. In fact, some of the tulips are really folded Toads. To the left is a small, fenced area with a few folded Toads and a Shy Guy as a Folded Soldier. There are a few small holes in the cave or ground Mario can hit to reveal a scroll, which is actually a Toad.

In the middle of Picnic Road is a sign next to a Koopa Troopa, who asks him if he has come seeking "shellvation", referring to the Earth Vellumental. Suddenly, another Koopa Troopa appears and tells him there is a situation at the temple. Notably, the sign here directs to the Earth Vellumental Temple, asking for worship and donations. Mario can also hammer the back of the sign to reveal a Toad in clever hiding position. Behind the sign is a small pond with an origami swan floating in the center. Mario can hammer around the right side of the pond to reveal a set of Hidden Blocks allowing him to hammer the swan, revealing it as a Toad. From here, Mario can head southeast to the temple area, where it is revealed a Folded Soldier Shy Guy is stealing the Shell Stones. Mario must hit the Shy Guy and defeat him to prevent him from stealing the last Shell Stone, then go out to find the four other stones.

The Sensor Lab in Picnic Road

From this point, Mario can head north and follow the trail leading out of Picnic Road and into Overlook Mountain. Just outside the entrance is a Toad disguised as an origami dog (who is later revealed to be the Battle Lab Toad). There is an area nearby that appears to be a golf course. Mario can grab onto the Goal Pole and slightly lower it to reveal a set of stairs, allowing him to reach the top of the flag pole (akin to Super Mario Bros.), revealing both the ball at the top and the flag as disguised Toads. At the west end of Picnic Road is a building that serves as headquarters to Sensor Lab; however, it is initially inaccessible due to a red streamer wrapped around the building. After the streamer is cleared, Mario can then enter the Sensor Lab, where he rescues the Toad Researcher; as thanks, the Toad Researcher provides Mario with his first gadget he developed, the Toad Radar, which allows Mario to track down Toads, especially useful in areas with tall grass. Additional gadgets, such as the Lamination Suit and the Hidden Block Unhider, are also developed at the Sensor Lab and become available at later points in the game.

Shop

Mario can buy various items and Collectible Treasures from a stand outside the Earth Vellumental Temple.

Image	Item	Price
	Shiny Boots	500
	Shiny Hammer	720
	Iron Boots	300
	Fire Flower2	240
	Shellvation is Near	2400
	Vellumental Idol1	3800
	Mushroom	100

¹ - Available after buying Shellvation is Near
² - Available after buying Vellumental Idol

Collectibles

NOTE: Some collectibles are found in areas that are inaccessible until returning later; these entries are highlighted in beige.

Hidden Toads

Form	Description	Image
58 Hidden Toads
# 1	Near the entrance to Picnic Road is a green Toad, stuck in a bush beyond a large Not-Bottomless Hole.
# 2	Near the set of fences to the west is a Not-Bottomless Hole, which reveals an even smaller hole when repaired. Hammering near it will release a rolled up Toad.
# 3 to 6	In a fenced off area to the west is a group of folded Toads guarded by two Shy Guys.
# 7	Another rolled up Toad can be found after hammering the western mountainside near a high-up hole.
# 8	A purple origami butterfly Toad flutters around a set of flowers near the western mountainside.
# 9	Further up the hill is a yellow Toad disguised as a tulip in a bed of flowers.
# 10	A crumpled Toad is hidden behind the sign near the pond. Hammering the sign will cause the Toad to hop to a more accessible spot.
# 11	Another crumpled Toad can be found at the western edge of the hill, behind some bushes.
# 12 to 14	Whacking the Sensor Lab mailbox will release a set of Toads folded into the shape of envelopes.
# 15	Just beside the Sensor Lab is a tree, which releases a crumpled Toad when hammered.
# 16	A yellow Toad is buried in the sand near the Goal Pole.
# 17 to 23	After hammering the ground near the Goal Pole to reveal a set of stairs, Mario can slide down the top of the pole, sending the green ball on top into the air and releasing a bundle of Toads in a display of fireworks.
# 24 to 27	A hole can be found on the eastern mountainside near the entrance to Overlook Mountain; hammering the wall repeatedly will release four Toads.
# 28	A tree near the eastern mountainside can be hammered to release a crumpled Toad from its branches.
# 29	An origami swan Toad can be found floating across the pond. Mario must reveal several Hidden Blocks at the east edge to reach the Toad with his hammer.
# 30	A blue Toad can be found fluttering about a flower patch outside the Sensor Lab.
# 31	Further up the hill is a protruding ledge with a large Not-Bottomless Hole. Repairing the ground will allow a red Toad to descend in the form of a butterfly.
# 32	After attempting to jump onto the Goal Pole, Mario can hammer the flag to reveal a green Toad.
# 33 & 34	Near the Goal Pole is a patch of flowers surrounding two holes in the ground, one of which needs a Not-Bottomless Hole repaired. Hammering near the holes will reveal two Toads disguised as a red tulip and a yellow butterfly.
# 35	Near the eastern mountainside is a rock covering a hole in the ground. Hammering near the hole will cause an origami beetle Toad to emerge.
# 36	A yellow Toad disguised as an origami prairie dog burrows in a secluded area to the east, accessed from the ledge nearby. The prairie dog will burrow into a different hole when Mario gets close, so he should hammer all but the bottom two holes to corner the critter.
# 37	Guarding the path to Overlook Tower is an aggravated origami dog, which when hammered is revealed to be Toad Town's Battle Lab owner. Following this, Mario can access the Battle Lab in Toad Town.
# 38	The Fun, Funky, and Functional Toad from Toad Town can be found folded and resting on a table outside the Earth Vellumental Temple. Following this rescue, Mario can purchase accessories in Toad Town.
# 39	A crumpled Toad can be found stuck in an alcove below the stairs to the Earth Vellumental Temple entrance. Mario can hammer the umbrella and use its canopy to reach the Toad.
# 40	Behind the Save Block near the Earth Vellumental Temple entrance, there is an obscured area with a crumpled Toad behind the window.
# 41	Just south of the entrance to the Earth Vellumental Temple is a set of stairs. Entering the path below, Mario can reach a crumpled Toad guarded by a Scaredy Rat.
# 42 to 51	A large group of Toads can be found behind a statue, above the shop stalls near the Earth Vellumental Temple. Mario must hammer a different statue in the mountainside to reveal a Magic Circle, then use the 1,000-Fold Arms to rescue the Toads.
# 52 to 55	Required: Rescue Toads in Earth Vellumental Temple Attempting to purchase popcorn from the green Toad in front of the popcorn machine will allow four crumpled Toads to escape its container.
# 56	Required: Rescue Toads in Earth Vellumental Temple There is a shop set up in front of the entrance to the Earth Vellumental Temple, with a peculiar looking mushroom at the end of the stands. Mario should hammer it to reveal a Toad.
# 57	Required: Red streamer destroyed With the red streamer gone, Mario can head to the Sensor Lab and hammer the sign in front, revealing a crumpled Toad.
# 58	Required: Red streamer destroyed Since the Sensor Lab in Picnic Road is no longer blocked off by the red streamer, Mario can enter it and whack the yellow origami mushroom resting on the fax machine to reveal the Toad Researcher.

Not-Bottomless Holes

Description	Image
17 Holes
Immediately seen on the left after entering the Picnic Road area.
Also immediately seen, this time on the wall next to the path.
In front of the white fence
Above the previous one, left of of the path.
On the path, next to a hole with ? Block above it.
Right of the path and under the ? Block.
In front of a tree with hedge fence next to it.
On the path in front of the Sensor Lab.
Right of the previous one.
Under the Red Toad butterfly, seen right of the Sensor Lab.
South of the goal pole.
South of the highest ? Block in the area.
Under the previous one, next to a tree.
On the wall, right of the small lake.
Also on the wall, above the stairs leading to Earth Vellumental Temple entrance.
In the corner after going down the first set of stairs leading to Earth Vellumental Temple entrance.
On the stairs seen in front of the Earth Vellumental Temple entrance.

Collectible Treasures

Treasure	Description	Image
3 treasures
Shellvation Is Near	Required: Earth Vellumental defeated Bought in the shop right of the Earth Vellumental entrance for 2400 Coins.
Vellumental Idol	Required: Purchase Shellvation Is Near Bought in the shop right of the Earth Vellumental entrance for 3800 Coins.
Sensor Lab	Required: Red streamer destroyed Found in the chest right of the Sensor Lab.

? Blocks

Hidden	Item	Description	Image
7 blocks
	100-Coin	Along the path up the hillside is a large Non-Bottomless Hole with a ? Block floating above.
	Fire Flower	Beside the main path is a fenced area with a hidden tunnel through the mountainside behind a tree. At the end of this tunnel is a ledge with a ? Block.
	102 Coins	At the edge of the pond is an empty block, indicating a line of three Hidden Blocks further towards the center of the pond. The last block contains a 100-Coin.
	Fire Flower	Close to the trail at the top of Picnic Road, there is an arrow made of coins pointing towards a breakable bush. Jumping on this spot reveals a Hidden Block.
	100-Coin	A ? Block floats beside the cliff face at the top of Picnic Road, where the path trails off towards Overlook Mountain.

Gallery

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  Several Not-Bottomless Holes in Picnic Road

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  A ? Block over a Not-Bottomless Hole in Picnic Road

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  Mario gets a fortune from the fortune Toad.

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  Bob-omb goes off to Picnic Road in his flashback

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ピクニックロード[?] Pikunikku Rōdo	Picnic Road
Chinese	郊游之路 (Simplified) 郊遊之路 (Traditional)[?] Jiāoyóu zhī Lù	Picnic Road
Dutch	Picknickpad[?]	Picnic Path
French	Prairie Picotin[?]	Peck meadow ("peck" as in a portion of food)
German	Picknickpfad[?]	Picnic Path
Italian	Viale Pranzalsacco[?]	Packed lunch Avenue/Road
Korean	피크닉 로드[?] Pikeunik Rodeu	Picnic Road
Spanish	Camino de la Primavera[?]	Spring Road