Cassel, CA

Cassel is a census-designated place in Shasta County, California, United States. Cassel sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet. This region experiences hot and dry summers, with highs over 90 °F in July and August. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail passes east of Cassel. Just north of the town is the site of Packway Materials, who have repurposed broken construction equipment into sculpture. That mix gives Cassel a clear local shape within California, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. Cassel includes the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.