The Ruamahanga River slices between Dundas and Cattle Ridge Huts as it drains the northern Tararua Range. The route is part of the wondrous Dundas Circuit… it’s also completely soul-destroying and unforgiving. Dundas Hut sits at a lofty 1220m but within two kilometres you lose 500m to Dundas Creek. I’ve heard the scenery here is spectacular. However, on a grey day, there was nothing too remarkable about this section. It’s “Tararua steep”, accompanied by the usual subalpine vegetation suspects. You’re nearly at the creek when you arrive at a clearing. It’s a quick scramble out of Dundas Creek and onto…