Aim for it and just as you are about to go off the track hit the boost. You should see a red mushroom in the distance. Mushroom Gorge - This shortcut definitely requires at least a single mushroom boost.This shortcut drops you out right at the warp jump point. Drive through here to find boost pads and extra boxes. You will see a dirt path in a gap in the fence. Maple Treeway - Between the start line and the first corner veer to the right.Please reverse directions if playing on mirror tracks. The following are some key Mario Kart shortcuts. If you do a trick on a jump you can completely avoid a POW block item's effects. Submitted by: Josh DeMay How to Avoid POWs