This section crosses three states, each with somewhat different driving conditions, but the roads are generally passable. Vermont and New Hampshire are "mountainous" by Eastern standards. The general elevation ranges from about 500 to 2,000 feet. Vermont's roads are, with a few exceptions, well-signed. East of Middlebury, Vermont, you have to pedal your way through a steep "gap" or mountain pass. After reaching the White Mountains and entering Maine, the elevation is generally less than 500 feet, but the terrain is still quite rugged. Near the coast, the route follows narrow backroads. However, in places, you pick up U.S. 1, which carries a lot of recreational traffic. The roads on Mount Desert Island also see a lot of tourist traffic as you approach Bar Harbor during the summer and fall color season.