2020 has been such a roller coaster ride, so if you feel the need to vent, go right ahead.
Hopefully, this short hike into the woods can lift your spirits.
Just pull the golden spike to reveal the log. Please replace as found.
Cache is located at N42 AB.CDE W080 FG.HIJ, where
B = C = F E = I H = E - C A = B + E J = B + C + F + H
A = J - B D = E - F - H G = E J = A + B + D E = B + 1
If the above hints are not enough to solve, please do the 128 piece jigsaw puzzle (surely you don't need the solver for this!) to get the key.
https://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=HNJCRDV5
Please be aware of farm vehicles in spring, summer, fall.
Wear orange during hunting season.
Out of respect for the locals, NO DUSK-TO-DAWN CACHING please.