Take a Walk with Us!
Are you looking for a fun, easy way to become more active? Or a fun way to get - or stay fit? In Fayette County, the WalkWorks program is looking for you!
Did you know that walking is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get fit or stay in shape?
Join the WalkWorks Program and Take a Walk with Us!
You can join a local walking group at any of the following walking route locations:
- Point Marion-Pointer’s Path
- Masontown-A Walk Through History
- Fayette Business Park-Business Walk
Download the WalkWorks walking routes Here:
| Filename |
|---|
 business-park-walkworks  |
| connellsville-highlands-hospital-walkworks |
| masontown-walkworks |
| pointers-path-walkworks |
| uniontown-hospital-walkworks |
You can stop at any of the walking routes and check them out. They follow a route through a community or park. Each route has been mapped out and signs have been installed so you can easily follow the walking route. Information on each one (length, map, etc.) is included on signs at the beginning of each route.
To join a group all you have to do is call or email the WalkWorks Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 724-208-0424, or leave a message on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/walkworks.fayette, tell them which route you are interested in, and ask to join a walking group.
You will be given a registration form, personal walking log, a list of current walking groups and the days and times they meet to walk, and information on any current challenges and/or prizes currently underway or planned in the near future.
Walking is FUN! And we want to help you walk! Come out and Take a Walk with Us!
The three walking route sites were developed under an agreement through the Fayette County Community Health Improvement Partnership, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Center for Public Health Practice.
What is WalkWorks?
To increase opportunities for physical activity, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has partnered with the University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Center for Public Health Practice to create a network of fun, fact-filled, community-based walking routes and walking groups. WalkWorks:
- Identifies and promotes safe walking routes
- Offers social support through guided, community-based walking groups
- Helps schools develop walk-to-school programs
- Addresses local policies to increase safe walking routes
Start walking today! Find a local walking route and walking group right here in Fayette County!
Simply call or email the WalkWorks Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 724-208-0424, or leave a message on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/walkworks.fayette to get started!