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Mario Kart World
Desert Hills Course and Shortcuts
★ 394 P Switches | 150 ? Panels | 200 Medallions
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Desert Hill is one of the courses in Mario Kart World. Check out the parts of the course, the shortcuts, and the locations of the Question Panels, Peach Medallions, and P Switches here!
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Desert Hills Overview
| Desert Hills | ||
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| Cup | Flower Cup | |
| Desc. | This is a remake course from Mario Kart DS. It's a hot desert themed course with bubbles along the way. | |
Desert Hills Shortcuts
| Desert Hills Shortcut Map |
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Second Northern Curve
Use a Mushroom to boost through the off road part of the second northern curve and take the ramp.
First Southern Curve
Use a Mushroom to boost through the off road in between the pillars found in the southern part of the map.
Southwest Curve Off Road
Use a Mushroom to boost through the off road part of the curve in the southwest.
Southwest Curve Ramp
Stick to the left side of the curve and get on the ramp with coins on it. Collect the coins for a small speed boost while also taking the dash panel at the end of the ramp to glide.
Desert Hills Free Roam Map
Desert Hills Question Panel Locations
Near the Southwest S-Curve
| Sticker |  |
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At the southwest portion of the course, you can find the Question Panel at the roof of one of the ruins. Go inside the ruin beside it and use the ramp inside to reach the Question Panel.
Use a Jump Panel Near the Southwest S-Curve
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From the starting point, turn around and go to the S-curve at the southwest portion of the course. At one of the bends, you will find a wooden road straying away from the main path.
Take the wooden road and you will find a Jump Panel that you can use to glide to the roof of the ruins in front of you. Go to the roof and keep driving until you reach the Question Panel at the other side.
Above the Start Gate
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From Question Panel 2, keep following the path until you reach another Jump Panel. Using the Jump Panel, glide to the top of the Start Gate.
On the Outer Wall of the Southwest S-Curve
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You can find the Question Panel at the outer wall of the Southwest S-Curve. Use Wall Riding to reach the Question Panel.
Take the Lower Path
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From the starting point, turn around and go to the S-curve at the southwest portion of the course. At the right side of the road, take the wooden road straying away from the main path.
When the path divides, take the lower path to reach the Question Panel.
All 150 Question Panel Locations
Desert Hills Peach Medal Locations
Between Question Panel 2 and Question Panel 3
Before you reach the Jump Panel to Question Panel 3, fall to the left side of the road. You will find the Peach Medal along the plateau.
Off-Road Near the Starting Point
From the Starting Point, turn around and go to the direction of the tent at your right. Before you reach an upward slope, veer to your left and drive past the trees.
You will see another tent where you will find the Peach Medal beside wooden barrels.
Desert Hills P-Switch Locations
Near the Southwest S-Curve
| Sticker |  |
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From the starting point, turn around and go to the S-curve at the southwest portion of the course. At one of the bends, take the wooden road at your right to reach the P-Switch.
Inside the Ruins
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From the starting point, turn around and go to the S-curve at the southwest portion of the course. Enter the ruins at your left to reach the P-Switch.
Near the Northeast S-Curve
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Near the Northeast S-Curve, veer off-course. You will find the P-Switch beneath some ruins.
Before the First Curve
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You will find the P-Switch at your right before you reach the first curve of the course.
Off-Road Near the Starting Point
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From the Starting Point, turn around and drive to the direction of the tent at your right. Keep driving in that direction until you reach the P-Switch.
You will find the P-Switch near a giant rock column.
Off-road from the Southwest S-Curve
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From the starting point, turn around and go to the S-curve at the southwest portion of the course. At the righ side of the road, you will find a wooden road straying away from the main path.
In the wooden path, fall off at the right side of the path before the first curve. You will find the P-Switch beside a broken column.
Mario Kart World Related Guides
 All New Courses |
 All Retro Tracks |
 Hidden Courses |
 All Shortcuts |
 Reverse Tracks and Alternate Routes |
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All Cups and Courses
| Cups | Courses |
|---|---|
 Mushroom Cup
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・Mario Bros. CircuitNEW ・Crown CityNEW ・Whistlestop SummitNEW ・DK SpaceportNEW |
 Flower Cup
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・Desert Hills ・Shy Guy Bazaar ・Wario Stadium ・Airship Fortress |
 Star Cup
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・DK Pass ・Starview PeakNEW ・Sky-High Sundae ・Wario Shipyard |
 Shell Cup
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・Koopa Troopa Beach ・Faraway OasisNEW ・Crown CityNEW ・Peach StadiumNEW |
 Banana Cup
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・Peach Beach ・Salty Salty SpeedwayNEW ・Dino Dino Jungle ・Great ? Block RuinsNEW |
 Leaf Cup
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・Cheep Cheep FallsNEW ・Dandelion DepthsNEW ・Boo CinemaNEW ・Dry Bones BurnoutNEW |
 Lightning Cup
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・Moo Moo Meadows ・Toad's FactoryNEW ・Choco Mountain ・Bowser's Castle |
 Special Cup
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・Acorn HeightsNEW ・Mario Circuit ・Peach StadiumNEW ・Rainbow Road |
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