So I followed an example and I almost have it. I'm not sure what I'm missing.
It will trail properly until a certain point then wonder off. Also seems to be behind my mountains.
http://~indieco.re/shadow
http://~imgur.com/sWWnNgS,JtjkRCN
seems like you create the sprite on the wrong layer...
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YEP! That was it. I've been up for way to long and a second set of eyes always helps. Thanks for that!