I do a small version of this in my own town. We're surrounded by public land, and I find stuff in the lidar data that looks interesting. And then I head out cross country through the forest to try to figure out what it is. Stumble across all kinds of weird stuff along the way. I love it even though I think most people would find it boring.
What is 'the lidar data?' What kind of weird stuff are you finding?
You'd better respond to this, you can't leave us hanging with what sounds like an awesome adventure idea, but without enough info to try it ourselves!