Joe:
I assume you mean plastic walkways. A lot of people used chalks. If needed I do so also as a finishing item. I tend more towards spray painting for the general effect. Start with flat black about 80% coverage then overspray with the wood color to get a 'dirty' effect. If needed I will spray on some more black for an aged look or red oxide for a rusty look. some people will 'dry paint' with white for an aged effect (see photo - someone else's work).
If you go with chalks buy some cosmetic wedges at a local grocery store. They work great at spreading the chalk around.
On occasion I have glued wood planks stained with MicroMark RR tie and Bridge Stain - gray/brown to the plastic then used some gray and black chalk to age.
Joe