The Walk for Peace route is expected to make multiple stops within a two-hour drive from Greer.
The Walk for Peace is an effort led by a group of Buddhist monks, who say they are aiming to promote national unity and compassion. The monks are undertaking a 2,300-mile trek spanning from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., with a few stops located in South Carolina.Â
The group began their walk on Oct. 26, 2025, and has since turned into an internet sensation. Thousands of people have lined the sides of roads to greet the monks as they enter their cities, often offering the group food or water. Some have even offered dog food for the stray dog in the monks’ care, Aloka.
On Tuesday, the monks officially crossed into McCormick, South Carolina, from Georgia. Here’s a guide to where the monks are going next, and how you can see them while they are in the Palmetto state.
How to See the Monks
On Wednesday, the official Walk for Peace Facebook page posted that the group was headed toward the city of Edgefield via the US-378 Highway. The group will rest overnight on Jan. 7 at McKendree Methodist Church off of McKendree Drive. Edgefield is about an hour and 40 minutes from Greer.Â
Visiting hours for the monks are always from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their lunch stop, and 6-9 p.m. at their resting spot. The group does have a daily live map that is updated regularly. The live map can be viewed here.
A map overviewing the monks’ entire journey can be viewed here. While in South Carolina, the group plans to pass through Saluda, Columbia and Rock Hill. Based on the estimated arrival dates provided by the group, they should be reaching the state capital sometime between Jan. 10-20.Â
The monks’ stops in Saluda and Rock Hill will likely be the shortest drive for Greer residents, both cities being roughly an hour and 30 minutes away. For additional information on the Walk for Peace or to get timely updates, visit the group’s Facebook page.
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