The fastest way to the Village:

When you get to the tunnel in Mountain Village, turn 
right at the first fork in the trail. When you come to
a second fork, turn left. After a while you will see a
light at the end of the tunnel. Do a tuck (Z button) 
and fly out as far as possible to avoid crashing. Do 
not jump. After you get past the two logs, go straight
until there is a drop off. Jump off and you will land
on some mud that goes down to a mogul and a house. 
This will get you to the village faster than taking an
alternate route through the tunnel.

by Harmon