Killen Creek vs. Divide Camp Trail????

[mbiundo]

Hey Folks,

I have climbed the North Cleaver route to the summit of Adams many times. I have always used the Killen Creek trail to get to elevation. This season, I would like to try the Divide Camp trail instead. Has anyone used this trail to access to the North Cleaver? Does it have those god awful stair steps like Killen Creek???? Can you easily access or trek to the pond at 7,500 ft?

Thanks in advance.

 

-Marc