Located at the far reaches of the Sierra Nevada roughly 58 miles east of the city , it reaches a height of 14,505 ft ( 4,421 m ) .
The highest point in the Visalia -- Porterville area is Mount Whitney .
Located at the far reaches of the Sierra Nevada roughly 58 miles east of the city , Visalia reaches a height of 14,505 ft ( 4,421 m ) .
The highest point in the Visalia -- Porterville area is Mount Whitney .