

To the right of the Warp Pipe is a Hidden Block that leads to a hidden area with coins. More crystals and Piranha Plants are found in the section, leading to a Warp Pipe. A shifting crystal with a Red Ring above it is found, along with a Koopa Troopa and a Goomba. More Koopa Troopas and Piranha Plants are encountered. More Piranha Plants in Warp Pipes are encountered, with a Warp Pipe that leads to a bonus area full of Buzzy Beetles and a POW Block, which can be used to make a shower of coins fall down. This area features some Brick Blocks, which can be Ground Pounded to allow the player to reach an area with pits and coins. Tilted Warp Pipes containing Piranha Plants are found, along with the Checkpoint Flag. A sloped section with a row of Goombas is found, allowing the player to gain 1-Ups. A section with more crystals follows, along with enemies such as Goombas and Piranha Plants.

More Piranha Plants and Goombas are encountered in the top path, which leads to a group of shifting crystals. The cave splits into two paths, with the bottom path containing coins and a Koopa Troopa. Some tilted Warp Pipes containing Piranha Plants can be found, along with Goombas.

The level begins next to a ? Block containing a power-up, as well as a Warp Pipe leading underground.
