Completing my geocaching triptych in this area, the container is a film canister with only a log inside. The new location is thorn-free, so gloves are no longer required. Permission obtained to place cache on property of SMV.
New coords were accurate to 13 feet at time of placement and this should now be both an easier and less painful find.
Much belated congratulations to SarahShift1 for the FTF.