Across the great gorge lies the South Rim, much lower than the North, so you can see the flat expanse of the Painted Desert stretching away to the horizon. All this is only from the roadside overlook at Point Imperial. For more, hike the Point Imperial Trail.

The trail departs from the parking lot opposite the overlook and heads into tall pines. The forest is thin here because of a wildfire in 2000, but dense stands of young aspen are proof that it’s regenerating.

Wander through the aspen to eventually emerge at another view, Woolsey Point. Though not as dramatic as Point Imperial, it’s a unique perspective of the canyon that far fewer people see. You’ll notice the cliffs of Saddle Mountain resting on the rim of the canyon to the north. Point Imperial Trail ends near that mountain, at the beginning of Nankoweap Trail, where a dirt road reaches the rim. This makes a good turnaround point unless you are on a multi-day backpacking trip into the canyon.

Source: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/day-hiking.htm#CPJUMP1904239